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Copying isn’t particularly creative work. Being inspired by someone else’s idea to produce something new and different IS creative work.

Shia LaBeouf

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Shia LaBeouf
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: June 11
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And I'm not a personality otherwise I'd be coming out with an album, performing on MTV. All that stuff is possible and I can do that tomorrow. I just have no need.
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Have you ever noticed how most critics disagree with the public? That should tell you a lot about critics.
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I have a hard time with free time.
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I'm an individual, and I have opinions.
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There is no grand strategy. My sensibilities push me in a certain direction. Other actors have different sensibilities. That's all. I think it really is that simple. There's no grand strategy. There are so many variables that I have no control over. I sign on to movies I want to watch, as a fan.
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