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“I work seriously with complete integrity. I never, never, never have offered a part to anyone who didn't deserve it, and I've never not delivered when I do offer a part. My word is better than a contract.”

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James Toback

James Toback, born on November 23, 1944, is an American screenwriter known for his distinctive style and profound insights into human nature. more

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President Election Meetings Clinton American President

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“I believe men's faces come in two kinds: Faces that need a blade, and faces that need an electric. I never was happy with an electric. I became pizzaneck.”

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“I found incredible kindness, dignity and hospitality in both Iraq and Afghanistan - am only alive because of it - the most worthwhile lesson of a twenty month walk to these countries was a deepening appreciation of the kindness of strangers.”

Country Kindness Dignity Incredibles Appreciation Stranger Afghanistan Hospitality

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“I'd like to come back to the West eventually. In the end abroad I am always a stranger, active politics in particular is not accessible to me and although people are generous, I can never be on the inside of a culture that relies a great deal on the private space and the family.”

People Culture Stranger Generous Rely

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Writing Trying Character Motivation Understanding Emotional Response Boring Afghanistan

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“Generally the whole entertainment business now is bland.”

Whole Entertainment Bland Entertainment Business

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Giving Artist Opportunity Internet Filmmaker Instant

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“Everyone is always trying to figure out the future of film distribution. I try and not spend too much time worrying about things like this and just try to focus on making the best work I can to entertain me and my friends.”

Trying Film Worry Focus

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“Change can only come from local citizens and politicians - it cannot be imposed by well-meaning foreigners - not least because a society like Afghanistan or Iraq is suspicious of outsiders and often resistant to change. I am not going to get drawn into the ethics of intervening in other countries. My concern is the practical question. Can you actually achieve change in this way? My guess is we can stop wars sometimes as in the Balkans and topple regimes - but that the other stuff - such as corruption is not within our power to effect and alter.”

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