Mark McKinnon Quotes

The initial attraction of a political convention was that often the outcome was not preordained. There was at least some element of surprise. But, now it's like tuning in to a movie where you already know the plot and the ending. It's just not that interesting.

Mark McKinnon

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I had acting teachers, and one of the things that was encouraged was to keep it fresh, to be spontaneous. That's the magic of film often.

Matt Dillon

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Since the days of slavery, if you were a good singer or dancer, it was your job to perform for the master after dinner.

Spike Lee

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With the theatre, for God's sake, everything makes sense. You create a clear sequential reality for a specific audience at one particular time.

Simon McBurney

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But my longevity is due to my good timing.

Tony Curtis

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I like to keep in touch with younger photographers. It's important that a younger generation comes up and questions the assumptions made by old farts like me.

Martin Parr

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Up until 'Bridesmaids', the general consensus was that women preferred comedy a bit softer.

Judd Apatow

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I love supernatural stuff. 'Battlestar Galactica' was my favorite show.

Janina Gavankar

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I don't have a problem talking about Medicare or Medicaid or some other very important issue.

Jason Chaffetz

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At the end, what do you prefer? To play beautifully and stay in the same place, the round of 16, or play ugly and reach a semifinal?

Javier Hernandez

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I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute.

Dita Von Teese

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I met the Coens here a few years ago and they said they liked my work.

David Thewlis

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Sometimes the only way to realize what a foolish purchase is is to make one.

Scooter Braun

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