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Famous David Mamet Quotes
“The audience perceives only what the actor wants to do to the other actor.”
“Old age and treachery will always beat youth and exuberance.”
“I'm afraid of only two things: being lazy and being cowardly.”
“Every reiteration of the idea that nothing matters debases the human spirit.”
“Always tell the truth - it's the easiest thing to remember.”
“A good film script should be able to do completely without dialogue.”
“My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die.”
“President Obama seems to understand the Constitution as a 'set of suggestions.'”
“I took the liberal view for many decades, but I believe I have changed my mind.”
“In a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us.”
“It is not the constitutional prerogative of the Government to determine needs.”
“It's only words... unless they're true.”
“My greatest fear is that the audience will beat me to the punch line.”
“There's something in me that just wants to create dialogue.”