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“I think that cynicism can often be mistaken for wisdom.”

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Sarah Polley, born on January 8, 1979, is a Canadian actress renowned for her performances in films such as 'The Sweet Hereafter' and 'Go'. She has received numerous awards for her exceptional acting skills. more

“I just feel like it's so amazing every few years when I'm not making a film to act and basically go back to film school and just watch other filmmakers work and try to be a part of somebody else's vision. So I feel like you do use two very different parts of your brain, and it's great to be able to jump back and forth.”

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Author:Sarah Polley

“I know the Muslim psychology. It is all pomposity and bravado. I give you my word that if Islam is ridiculed publicly and systematically, it will be defeated. Shame is a great motivator as well as deterrent. Do not underestimate the power of ridicule. This is serious stuff not a laughing matter.”

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Author:Ali Sina

“The only disadvantage to directing if you've been an actor is how self-conscious you are. When I'm directing, I'm always so aware when I'm speaking to an actor of how easily I could throw them off by saying something careless or not being clear or concise. So it does make you watch your words in a way that sometimes is unhelpful.”

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Author:Sarah Polley

“I used to get so worried that if a scene didn't go a certain way, then it was horrible. But then I realized that it was better to give the director options in the editing room than just being locked into how it's supposed to be.”

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Author:Katie Holmes

“It's hard to give up that amount of control. It's scary to make yourself that vulnerable. Because you might do all kinds of things that are unplanned or are unexpected that maybe don't work, and you have to trust the director to see that and work around those things. I find it really scary.”

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Author:Sarah Polley

“Since the attachment to the cult of Islam is psychological, the solution must also be psychological. We have all the logical proof that Islam is false. But logic has its limitation. Brainwashed people dismiss logic and pride themselves in their blind faith. Psychological warfare is extremely powerful. The Muslim bravado must be destroyed by humiliations and ridicule.”

“With being a mother, I feel like you choose how you spend your time so much more carefully - which is a good thing.”

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Author:Sarah Polley

“American democracy is supposed to be the paradigm for the rest of the world.”

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Author:Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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