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“I am bad at cultural generalizations but I would venture to say that by a wide margin there is less hypocrisy about sex in France than in America.”

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Frederick Wiseman

Frederick Wiseman, born on January 1, 1930, is an American documentary filmmaker known for his in-depth exploration of public institutions and social issues through his distinctive narrative style. more

“I do sometimes miss doing that lighter, more humorous work, and I find there's a heavier responsibility that goes along with a literary reputation. You have to start knowing what you're talking about and you have to go have public conversations with writers. That's been pretty intense; I have to really stay on top of things in a way I didn't before.”

Way Sometimes Responsibility Talking Knowing Missing Conversation Humorous Intense Reputation Lighters

Author:Alison Bechdel

“Basically, my work is play. It never actually feels that way - I'm always aiming to attain that state. But I get to do for a living what I did as a child for fun, and that's pretty cool.”

Way Feels Children States Play Fun

Author:Alison Bechdel

“My job as an artist is to present the material. My job as a woman is to receive from it what I need.”

Needs Jobs Artist Materials

Author:Octavia Spencer

“God in my mind gives you what you need. So, if you need God to be a black woman and you need that for whatever your reasons are, then perhaps your blessings will come in that form.”

Ifs Needs Giving Mind Reason Form Black Blessing Black Women Need God

Author:Octavia Spencer

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