Brian De Palma Quotes

The real trouble with film school is that the people teaching are so far out of the industry that they don't give the students an idea of what's happening.

Brian De Palma

Recitation: by Male by Female

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SchoolPeopleTroubleRealOutFilm

Like most of the world's population I'm into coffee, but in a properly big and important way. My perfect weekend would start with a pint of coffee.

Jimmy Carr

CoffeeWorldStartWeekendPerfect

There's a rhythm and a cadence in a scene, and when an actor understands without any real direction from you, then that's a very valuable gift. And some people get it, and some people don't.

Jeff Nichols

PeopleGiftDirectionYouActorGet

Timing and arrogance are decisive factors in the successful use of talent.

Marya Mannes

TalentArroganceTimingSuccessful

When I was nineteen years old, I was the number-one star for two years. When I was forty, nobody wanted me. I couldn't get a job.

Mickey Rooney

JobMeNobodyOldTwoForty

I know that you're better off making your own products, not just waiting for someone to hand you something.

Michael Winslow

WaitingBetterSomeoneYouKnowOwn

There're only a few photographers I've ever felt really comfortable with.

Michael Keaton

ComfortableOnlyFeltFewReally

It doesn't hurt to hear talk about the Spain national team.

Julen Lopetegui

TeamHurtTalkSpainHearNational

The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character.

Dorothea Dix

CharacterTeacherMindSmallEnergy

The older I get, the more special time with family gets.

Cole Swindell

FamilyTimeSpecialMoreGetOlder

Moonshots live in that place between audacious projects and pure science fiction.

Astro Teller

LiveSciencePlaceScience Fiction

As a private person, I am maybe more 'Eurovision' than Kasper Juul.

Pilou Asbaek

I AmPersonMorePrivate PersonThan

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

Swami Vivekananda

FearMomentHelpYouBecomeNever

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