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I hate vacations. There's nothing to do.
David Mamet
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David Mamet
Age: 76
Born: 1947
Born: November 30
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David Alen Mamet
David Alan Mamet
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My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die.
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Train yourself for a profession that does not exist.
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Every fear hides a wish.
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In practice we, in the world, must do business with each other.
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The Israelis would like to live in peace within their borders the Arabs would like to kill them all.
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It's upsetting to be a man in our society.
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I've always been fascinated by the picaresque.
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Any time two characters are talking about a third, the scene is a crock of s***.
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