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Dianne Wiest is an American actress celebrated for her work in film, television, and theater. She has won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her roles in "Hannah and Her Sisters" and "Bullets Over Broadway." Wiest's performances are known for their depth and emotional resonance. Her career includes a diverse range of roles in movies such as "The Birdcage" and "Parenthood," as well as notable work on stage and television.
"What I love is a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. I'll just have peanut butter and bananas, then peanut butter and pickles. Peanut butter and chocolate I don't recommend."
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"What I love is a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. I'll just have peanut butter and bananas, then peanut butter and pickles. Peanut butter and chocolate I don't recommend."

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"Unless you are unique, your opinion goes out the window."
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"Unless you are unique, your opinion goes out the window."

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"The studios are very much business. Maybe it was always that way. It is really commercial now. Judgments are made and directions are given to make the cash register ring."
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"The studios are very much business. Maybe it was always that way. It is really commercial now. Judgments are made and directions are given to make the cash register ring."

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"I'm more aware of time. The element of time."
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"I'm more aware of time. The element of time."

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"I recently turned down a film that I didn't want my kids to see. Priorities shift. Sometimes I'm sad about that, but not enough to do anything about it."
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"I recently turned down a film that I didn't want my kids to see. Priorities shift. Sometimes I'm sad about that, but not enough to do anything about it."

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"I used to watch dailies and felt I had to keep on top of the character, but I don't feel that any more."
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"I used to watch dailies and felt I had to keep on top of the character, but I don't feel that any more."

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"The formula is the star. I couldn't work inside that formula."
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"The formula is the star. I couldn't work inside that formula."

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"I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldn't take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own."
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"I failed to fulfill what should have been an interesting role. I couldn't take their formula and bring what I had, my humor, my ideas, and make it my own."

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"I had to choose, I'd be so sad. They are flip sides of the same coin. I love both comedy and drama."
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"I had to choose, I'd be so sad. They are flip sides of the same coin. I love both comedy and drama."

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"I look at the kids coming out of Yale. They are so intelligent with their careers. I wish I had that."
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"I look at the kids coming out of Yale. They are so intelligent with their careers. I wish I had that."

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"It was just this crazy craziness, and the fact that it was shot in Paris, and it had these incredible people in it. It was an easy thing to say yes to."
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"It was just this crazy craziness, and the fact that it was shot in Paris, and it had these incredible people in it. It was an easy thing to say yes to."

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"I shot Footloose nearby, and we used to hike. Very fond memories."
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"I shot Footloose nearby, and we used to hike. Very fond memories."

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"Theater is not to make a living, so I don't have the money pressure."
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"Theater is not to make a living, so I don't have the money pressure."

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"Young people are more intelligent and sophisticated."
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"Young people are more intelligent and sophisticated."

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"Directors say that you should get actors before they are recognized. They will be a pain or have an opinion."
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"Directors say that you should get actors before they are recognized. They will be a pain or have an opinion."

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