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Quote by Leo Rosten

“Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.”

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Leo Rosten was an American author and teacher, born on April 11, 1908, and died on February 19, 1997. He is known for his humorous writing style and profound insights into American culture. more

“It’s such a floating freak show. You get a bit older and you start to see what’s going on backstage in the collective psyche of this ridiculous industry. … Nothing pleases me more than when somebody who was awe-inspired to be working with me realizes I’m just another schmuck that they’re bored of hanging out with on a set. I love that moment. I like it when that persistent illusion is smashed.”

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Author:Robert Downey, Jr.

“I know who I am. I'm a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude.”

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Author:Robert Downey, Jr.

“There are lots of different interpretations of the word 'prodigy.' My own is of someone who is talented and tries to help other children. So in that respect I could be called one, although I don't think I'll go off the rails.”

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Author:Adora Svitak

“To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century. If school is preparation for the real world - a real world that is increasingly technology-driven - then to ignore technology is to become obsolete.”

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Author:Adora Svitak

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