"Movies are always made by committees, and the writer is not at the head of the committee. Thus, mush."

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Source : Ain't It Cool News interview, aintitcool.com, July 17, 2003.

Jane Espenson

#Made Quotes #Committees Quotes

“It is staggering that in the 21st century, half of the world's population - that's three and a half billion people - own no more than a tiny elite whose numbers could all fit comfortably on a double-decker bus.”

Source : "Oxfam: 85 richest people as wealthy as poorest half of the world" by Graeme Wearden, www.theguardian.com. January 20, 2014.
“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you are behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.”
“There is nothing to be gained by waiting for a better situation. You see where you are and you do what you can with that.”
“The Fuehrer declared that the Jews have played their final act in Europe, and therefore they have played their final act.”

Source : Speech in Amsterdam on March 12, 1941. "The Scourge of the Swastika: A Short History of Nazi War Crimes". Book by Edward Russell, p. 248, 1954.
“Risk is the most intense road.”
“Those who are critical of my goals and dreams simply do not understand the higher purpose to which I have been called.”
“As we drew near to the gates of Dother Hall the old bell in the belfry rang out. I said, 'I must go in, it's nigh on ten of the clock.' He half-turned away from me, his jacket collar hiding his expression. Was he angry? Disappointed?" Jo looked intently and I said, "Hungry?" Jo ignored me, but as she passed by acting out walking away from Phil, she allowed her hand to slap against my head.”
“Telling others about oneself is...no simple matter. It depends on what we think they think we ought to be like”

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