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“I've had different opportunities in my life, but I've tried to maintain the spirit of an amateur. Our culture roots everything in the barometer of success and how much money you make. But if you really just aspire to a life in the arts, it's really not a barometer at all.”

Quote by Ethan Hawke

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Ethan Hawke, born on November 6, 1970, is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is known for his performances in films such as 'Before Sunset', 'Boyhood', and 'Night Train', for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. more

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