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I was an outsider... but I was also sympathetic with people that were struggling to get up, because I struggled to get up.

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People

I was always a self-conscious person.

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Self

I want to thank the Academy for its courage and generosity.

The Communists automatically violated the daily practices of democracy to which I was accustomed.

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Democracy

I used to spend most of my time straining to be a nice guy so people would like me.

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Time

People

I was the hero of the young insurgent working class art movement.

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Art

Class

I think there should be collaboration, but under my thumb.

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Collaboration

I spoke without fear of contradiction. I simply did not suffer self-doubt.

I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise.

I may be getting old, but not foolish.

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May

Old

I value peace when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies.

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Peace

Value

I'm going to make a film where not one word is really important. I'm going to make it all action.

The makers of entertainment must try, in our field, to be honest and grown-up.

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Entertainment

The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.

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Actor

First

The essence of the stage is concentration and penetration. Of the screen action, movement, sweep.

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Action