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"The difference between a 'man' and a 'father' is that the former shares his genes, but latter gives his life."

"A new baby is the beginning of a new universe-his own unique universe."

"My mother was the greatest philosopher. I am nothing but a reflection of her imagination."
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"For the most part, studio movies have huge budgets. They don't do anything under 30 to 40 million. When you have that much money at stake, you have so many people breathing down your neck."

"It's really hard to imagine there ever being the kind of impact there was when punk rock happened in the late 70's. I wish there would be one big change like that again, but I don't know if that'll ever happen."

"When men have money and power they get turned on, sexually. They get horny as hell. Can't imagine why, though."

"I was always into music. I think everyone is when they're a teenager, as a way to drown out the world."

"Arnold and Jamie Lee must have worked over the years with directors that did 50 takes, because I'd get like three takes or so and say, Ok, that's it, we're done."

"Those movies, Decline I and II and Suburbia, are dearly loved, but they never made any money. I didn't even have the rights for some of them."
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