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Quote by Mary Harron

“I grew up interested in the underside of Hollywood, which I think David Lynch does really well.”

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Mary Harron, born on January 12, 1953, is a renowned filmmaker known for her unique perspective and profound exploration of themes in her works. Her notable films include 'American Psycho' and 'Bad Girls.' Harron is celebrated for her deep portrayal of female characters and her sharp insights into social issues. more

“The internet has spawned people for whom knowingness is more important than knowledge. It equips you with the illusion of offering knowledge instantly - and quite easily - so you can read a few articles on a few subjects and feel well informed but not actually know any of those subjects in any depth.”

People Knows Feels Wells Important Subjects Internet Illusion Depth Articles Offering

Author:Pankaj Mishra

“The American writer is a very pampered figure - by foundations, by fellowships, by publishing advances. Even though I am not American, I have been pampered enough myself to know how it can make your life too frictionless.”

Knows Has Beens Enough Know How Figures Foundation Publishing Fellowship American Writer Pampered

Author:Pankaj Mishra

“I feel very privileged to get to read and write and not to have to do things that I don't like, and I don't want to give that up. Everything else is just a bonus and often a distraction from the writing, reading, and traveling that gives me the most pleasure.”

Want Giving Feels Writing Reading Pleasure Give Me Distraction Privileged Bonus

Author:Pankaj Mishra

“I feel that I already have the life I love and I don't see how it could be improved radically by any greater material success I might have - bigger advances, more prizes. It's a kind of madness. And the culture of prize-giving is so corrupt.”

Giving Feels Kind Might Culture Greater Materials Bigger Madness Prize

Author:Pankaj Mishra