I hate vacations. There's nothing to do.

Quote by David Mamet

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I always thought the real violence in Hollywood isn't what's on the screen. It's what...

I always thought the real violence in Hollywood isn't what's on the screen. It's what...

Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public...

Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public...

We respond to a drama to that extent to which it corresponds to our dreamlife.

We respond to a drama to that extent to which it corresponds to our dreamlife.

It's only words... unless they're true.

It's only words... unless they're true.

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama...

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama...

Every reiteration of the idea that nothing matters debases the human spirit.

Every reiteration of the idea that nothing matters debases the human spirit.

The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half...

The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half...

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.

Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public...

Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public...

A dramatic experience concerned with the mundane may inform but it cannot release; and one...

A dramatic experience concerned with the mundane may inform but it cannot release; and one...

The product of the artist has become less important than the fact of the artist....

The product of the artist has become less important than the fact of the artist....

I grew up in a tough neighborhood and we used to say you can get...

I grew up in a tough neighborhood and we used to say you can get...

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama...

Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama...

A good film script should be able to do completely without dialogue.

A good film script should be able to do completely without dialogue.

In a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us.

In a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us.

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember

Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember

Life in the movie business is like the beginning of a new love affair: it's...

Life in the movie business is like the beginning of a new love affair: it's...

[Mock singing] And shall my sword sleep in my hand [Speaking] NOT a good idea,...

[Mock singing] And shall my sword sleep in my hand [Speaking] NOT a good idea,...

They say pantomime's a lost art. It's never been a lost art and never will...

They say pantomime's a lost art. It's never been a lost art and never will...

People who say you're just as old as you feel are all wrong, fortunately.

People who say you're just as old as you feel are all wrong, fortunately.

In Hollywood you can see things at night that are fast enough to be in...

In Hollywood you can see things at night that are fast enough to be in...

Life is a voyage.

Life is a voyage.