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“Being creative is having something to sell, or knowing how to sell something, or having sold something. It has taken over what we used to mean by being "wised up" knowing the tricks, the shortcuts.”

Quote by Pauline Kael

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Pauline Kael was an influential American film critic, born on June 19, 1919, and passed away on September 3, 2001. She was a prominent figure in the film criticism world, known for her unique perspective and profound insights into cinema. more

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