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Because I'm the author of my screenplays I know what I'm looking for. It's true that I can be stubborn in demanding that I get what I want, but it's also a question of working with patience and love.
Michael Haneke
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Michael Haneke
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 23
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It's a disease of critics that once they've labeled someone, it's very hard to change their perspective. It's laziness.
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Even the most elitist director or author who claims that he doesn't care if his works are seen or not, then I have to think that he's either a liar or a hypocrite.
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