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“As is the case with all original creators, Charles Chaplin's working life was an amalgam of arrogant self-confidence and deflating self-doubt.”

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Garson Kanin

Garson Kanin was an American playwright and film director, renowned for his significant contributions to the theater and film industries. His career began in the 1930s, collaborating with many famous actors and directors, including Bing Crosby and Cary Grant. more

“Each picture with its particular environment and unique personal relationships is a world unto itself - separate and distinct. Picture makers lead dozens of lives - a life for each picture. And, by the same token, they perish a little when each picture is finished and that world comes to an end. In this respect it is a melancholy occupation.”

World Littles Ends Environment Particular Unique Finished Melancholy Occupation Makers Dozen Tokens Personal Relationships

Author:John Huston

“There have only been two authentic geniuses in the world, Willie Mays and Willie Shakespeare and I think you'd better put Shakespeare first, darling.”

Thinking World Firsts Two Genius Darling

Author:Tallulah Bankhead

“I look at going to Hollywood as going behind enemy lines. You parachute in, set up the explosion, then fly out before it goes off.”

Looks Lines Behinds Enemy Hollywood Explosions Parachutes

Author:Robert Redford

“By themselves, character and integrity do not accomplish anything. But their absence faults everything else.”

Character Integrity Faults Accomplish Absence Integrity And Character

Author:Peter Drucker