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Quote by John Waters

“I'm a film director. Gay is an adjective that I certainly am, but I don't know that it's my first one. I think if you're just a gay filmmaker, you get pigeonholed just like if you say I'm a black filmmaker, I'm a Spanish filmmaker, I'm a whatever.”

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John Waters

John Waters, born on April 22, 1946, is an American film director known for his distinctive style of humor and his focus on the marginalized. His films are often characterized by black comedy and social satire, with notable works including 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. more

“Everyone is skeptical. Only the media are not skeptical, but, then, they were also not skeptical when the administration put out the line that coordinated embassy attacks around the globe on the anniversary of 9/11 were just rowdy movie reviews. Numbers on a TV screen won't prevent millions of Americans from noticing that they're unemployed.”

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Author:Ann Coulter

“I learn more with each film, and I gain confidence in my style of working. But at the same time, each one is a new monster.”

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Author:Amber Sealey

“When you're shooting a low-budget movie you're never just the director: you're also in the catering department, and hair and make-up and a part-time grip. I can't even imagine the luxury of not having to keep an eye on every aspect of production while directing.”

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Author:Amber Sealey

“I usually cast myself in things because acting is how I best relate to artistic impulses. It's what I've wanted to do since I was a child, so a scene usually plays itself out in my head with me performing it. And if I cast myself that's one less person I have to pay, one less person I have to explain my vision to, one less person I have to worry about.”

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Author:Amber Sealey