"The first prerogative of an artist in any medium is to make a fool of himself."

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Source : pauline kael (1965). “i lost it at the movies”

Pauline Kael

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“Much better to be crazy provided you know what/where sane is.”
“A business like an automobile, has to be driven, in order to get results.”
“Socrates himself said, 'One thing only I know, and this is that I know nothing.' Remember this statement, because it is an admission that is rare, even among philosophers. Moreover, it can be so dangerous to say in public that it can cost you your life. The most subversive people are those who ask questions. Giving answers is not nearly as threatening. Any one question can be more explosive than a thousand answers.”
“If you are relaxing and subconsciously thinking about your coming race, you are going to perform at just about 100 percent efficiency.”
“Other times you can get showy for three minutes, and that's OK with certain films. But that isn't right with an Ang Lee movie, you have to fit right in. You have to understand Ang, respect him and be part of the team and not be in charge of it - he is in charge of it.”
“At the core, I try to write characters who are real people with real insecurities, fears, hopes, and dreams, which is why hopefully readers can identify with them.”
“I think it's very good to have regrets, to learn how to live with them.”
“I think I can work anywhere, but you don't get the same kind of inspiration everywhere. New York theater has become a big inspiration for me. I only started writing for the stage myself because I like to see the good, mostly off-Broadway plays in New York.”

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