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Terry Zwigoff Quotes

A lot of things I have turned down ended up being a big embarrassment. Like that script, 'The Beaver.' I thought that was one of the worst scripts I had ever read. But everyone said, 'Ooh it's on the Black List.' Yeah, well, good for it. They're a bunch of idiots. I saw the final film, and there were no surprises.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: director
Nationality: american
Birth: May 18, 1949

Topics

Good Black Thought Down Said Worst

It's been very funny to try to act like an adult. Even getting dressed. Every day, I'm like, 'Should I wear a blazer and walk around with an umbrella? Do I carry a briefcase?' Because I'm trying to be some image of the adults I saw on TV growing up.

Funny Walk Day Growing Up Trying

When I came up, it was all about originality and collective research. There is an awful lot of imitation going on now.

Research Now Imitation Originality

Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out.

Best Yourself Surround Yourself You

I really, really admire my parents so much, for how they raised me. They're some of the best human beings I know.

Best Parents Me Know Admire Human

I've always had a philosophy that position doesn't define power. Impact defines power. What impact are you making on people? What impact are you making on business?

Business Power People Impact You

I try to win the love and approval of strangers, since it didn't work with my family.

Work Family Love Win Strangers Try

I'd rather be at home with 12 people around the table.

Home People Table Rather Around

When I go back to NFL functions today, I feel a bit on the outside looking in. I played 13 years in the NFL, and I loved it - made a Pro Bowl and went to the playoffs - but I always felt like I was having to knock the door down to get in.

Today Door Looking Loved Feel Down

Christ died to save this lost world; he did not come to destroy, maim or pour out wrath.

David Wilkerson

World Lost Out Destroy Come Wrath

The studio is spending great amounts of money, and they want some insurance they will get money back. They go for the middle of the road, broad in appeal. It's restrictive. It's a constant struggle, but if you give in, you're just making cottage cheese, and that's the end of it.

Brian Helgeland

Great Money Struggle Road End You

In a very slow way, I found my path. Even now, I think, 'If I can't do it my way, I'd rather not do it.'

Alison Goldfrapp

Path Think Slow Now Way Rather

When I play a good guy, I try to explore them and figure out what shapes them and makes them interesting. When I'm playing a bad guy, I try to explore everything that makes them good. No one ever really thinks that they're a bad guy.

Good Interesting Bad Play Try Out

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