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" Whatever you wear, you have to own it. Make it yours. "

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" At the end of the day, I just want a movie that's great, that people are going to love and laugh at and be affected by, and also have an emotional journey. "

" I'm not looking for people to bow down to me or do things in my name or even pass around a collection plate for me. I say that I'd like to be God for a while because He really can get away with anything. I mean, ANYTHING. "

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" Forty is the line of demarcation that says you're an adult now. You're an adult, so don't pretend you're a kid anymore. "

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