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“You don't drink and smoke that much, and womanize that much, unless you really want to be punished, I think.”

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Matthew Weiner is a renowned television director born on June 29, 1965, in New York, United States. He is known for his profound understanding of storytelling and exquisite directing skills, with notable works including 'Mad Men'. more

“But you know what, honestly? I'm not that interested in advertising. I think it's a great way... It's such a huge part of our culture. It's like saying, "Are you interested in hair?" It's such a part of our life, and it's such a reflection of how we feel about ourselves, and what we're interested in, and what we want to be.”

Thinking Culture Reflection Honestly Advertising

Author:Matthew Weiner

“The other thing - and writers can say whatever they want - is casting. You need to find a person who can inhabit that role, who can not sugarcoat the bad stuff, and not be too hard on the good stuff, but who can come across as a three-dimensional human being with some depth and some thought about what they're doing. When you find James Gandolfini or Jon Hamm, someone who can inhabit this role but still has a natural humanity to them, no matter what they're doing? It's a gift.”

Humanity Natural

Author:Matthew Weiner

“Actually I'm more culturally Muslim than religiously but being Muslim is an important part of my identity. As Muslim, I feel it's important to counter any form of bigotry, be it anti-Semitism, homophobia, racism, etc. These forms of hate share a common denominator of misinformation and intentional fear mongering.”

Important Hate Common Share Identity Racism Bigotry Homophobia Misinformation

Author:Aasif Mandvi

“Comedy can reach many more people than, say, a serious lecture on the topic. And comedy might just be the access point to reach people who want to be entertained and also learn something.”

People Comedy Serious

Author:Aasif Mandvi

“If people invited Muslims into their home every week by way of a TV show would go a long way to making people feel comfortable with Muslims and countering misconceptions about who we are. Plus, of course, that will make it easier for us to impose sharia law across America.”

People Long Home Week Misconception

Author:Aasif Mandvi

“It's politically impossible for any member of Congress to make a public statement condemning or criticizing the policies of Israel. It would be political suicidal for them to do so.”

Political Impossible Policy Criticize Suicidal

Author:Jimmy Carter

“One of the main reasons that I love doing what I do is because it's unpredictable and I don't know what's coming next. When you're creating work, it's up to you whether it's an exciting experience or not.”

Reason Exciting Unpredictable

Author:KT Tunstall

“I've always enjoyed dancing and going clubbing. I've always been interested in electronic music. I would love more than anything to see my music mutate into something that would be played in clubs. For sure.”

Dancing Electronic Music

Author:KT Tunstall

“Of course we all break and we all cry and stumble. It's whether you allow the negative experiences to define you or shape you and make you become who you are in the best possible way. You use them as tools.”

Break Cry Negative Who You Are

Author:KT Tunstall

“Regardless of any feedback. I love being a solo artist and having creative control. But it can be very nourishing and informative and flex very different creative muscles to work for someone else. You are essentially employed by the director. I love the challenge of that.”

Different Artist Challenges Love Is Creative Feedback

Author:KT Tunstall

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