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"I know that a man who shows me his wealth is like the beggar who shows me his poverty; they are both looking for alms from me, the rich man for the alms of my envy, the poor man for the alms of my guilt."
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"People's sex habits are as well known in Hollywood as their political opinions, and much less criticized."

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"Listen, little boy. In this business, there's only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin' it."

"There's only one law you gotta follow to keep outta trouble. Do it first, do it yourself, and keep on doin' it."

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