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Preston Sturges was an American playwright and film director renowned for his sharp, satirical writing style. Born on August 29, 1898, and passing away on August 6, 1959, Sturges' work frequently centered on social and political commentary. He is celebrated for his significant contributions to American theater and cinema.

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“THE POLITICIAN If it wasn't for graft, you'd get a very low type of people in politics. Men without ambition. Jellyfish! CATHERINE Especially since you can't rob the people anyway. THE POLITICIAN Sure...How was that? CATHERINE What you rob, you spend. And what you spend goes back to the people. So where's the robbery? I read that in one of my father's books. THE POLITICIAN That book should be in every home!”

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“After I saw a couple of pictures put out by my fellow comedy-directors, which seemed to have abandoned the fun in favor of the message, I wrote Sullivan's Travels to satisfy an urge to tell them that they were getting a little too deep-dish, to leave the preaching to the preachers.”

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“I should have had the pickle.”

Should Should Have Last Words Pickles

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“You can't go around the theatres handing out cards saying, 'It isn't my fault'. You go onto the next one.”

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“The most incredible thing about my career is that I had one.”

Careers Incredibles

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“Film is the greatest educational medium the world has ever known.”

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“When the last dime is gone, I'll sit on the curb outside with a pencil and a ten cent notebook and start the whole thing over again.”

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“Now I've laid me down to die I pray my neighbors not to pry Too deeply into sins that I Not only cannot here deny But much enjoyed as life flew by.”

Life Dies Sin Praying Deny Neighbor Enjoyed I Pray Flew

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“A pretty girl is better than a plain one. A leg is better than an arm. A bedroom is better than a living room. An arrival is better that a departure. A birth is better than a death. A chase is better than a chat. A dog is better than a landscape. A kitten is better than a dog. A baby is better than a kitten. A kiss is better than a baby. A pratfall is better than anything.”

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“I did all my directing when I wrote the screenplay. It was probably harder for a regular director. He probably had to read the script the night before shooting started.”

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Book:Preston Sturges by Preston Sturges: His Life in His Words

Source: Preston Sturges by Preston Sturges: His Life in His Words

About the Author

Born: August 29, 1898
Died: August 6, 1959
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 10

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