"The cold, mean 'Sunset Boulevard' - a beautiful title, though I suspect it was shot on another boulevard - is further proof of the resurgence of art in the Hollywood of super-craftsmen with insuperable taste."

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Source : Manny Farber (2016). “Farber on Film: The Complete Film Writings of Manny Faber: A Special Publication of The Library of America”, p.645, Library of America

Manny Farber

#Beautiful Quotes #Art Quotes #Sunset Quotes

“I like to take a puff or two before going on the air. I still get stage fright when I have to perform. A little grass gets rid of the problem.”
“Me and Matt love to argue, but in general our sense of humor is pretty much alike.”
“This new force, which was unknown until now, is common to organic and inorganic nature. I do not believe that this is a force entirely independent of the electrochemical affinities of matter; I believe, on the contrary, that it is only a new manifestation, but since we cannot see their connection and mutual dependence, it will be easier to designate it by a separate name. I will call this force catalytic force. Similarly, I will call the decomposition of bodies by this force catalysis, as one designates the decomposition of bodies by chemical affinity analysis.”
“A German wine label is one of the things life's too short for, a daunting testimony to that peculiar nation's love of detail and organization.”
“Hard work, courage and commitment - these are the key elements for success.”

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“I like the tube more than the NY subway though, you've got cushioned seats.”
“You're not supposed to die with your potential. A life well lived squeezes all the potential placed within and does something with it.”
“Now I'm feeling how I should. Never knew single could feel this good.”

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