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The writer, when he is also an artist, is someone who admits what others don't dare reveal.

Elia Kazan

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Elia Kazan
Age: 94 †
Born: 1909
Born: September 7
Died: 2003
Died: September 28
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I truly believe that all power corrupts. Such is probably the thinking behind every political film ever made in Hollywood.
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Every fighter has one fight that makes or breaks him.
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I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.
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People made suggestions, but, hell, I don't actually listen to anybody, I just go my own way.
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Criticism- a big bite out of someone's back.
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