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Pat Morita was a Japanese-American actor best known for his iconic role as Mr. Miyagi in "The Karate Kid" series. His portrayal of the wise karate teacher earned him an Academy Award nomination and widespread recognition. Morita's career spanned television, film, and comedy, and he was celebrated for his ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters. His work has had a lasting impact on both the entertainment industry and cultural representation.
"I began in an era where four-letter words were not allowed."
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"I began in an era where four-letter words were not allowed."

Word, Words
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"The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent."
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"The idea of a Japanese comedian was not only a rarity, it was non-existent."

Idea,
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"I don't know of any other creature on earth other than man that will sit in a corner and cry because of some painful experience in the past."
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"I don't know of any other creature on earth other than man that will sit in a corner and cry because of some painful experience in the past."

Experience, Earth, Man, Past
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"I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable."
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"I'm awkward at these things. Just being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Karate Kid was a real surprise and I was a little uncomfortable."

Actor, Being, Karate
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"You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff."
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"You may have heard that back in the States there are some people who are smoking grass. I don't know how you feel, but it's sure easier than cutting the stuff."

People, May, Smoking, states
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"It's been a career filled with very low valleys and some wonderful, high peaks."
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"It's been a career filled with very low valleys and some wonderful, high peaks."

Career,
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"A lot happens in 20 years."
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"A lot happens in 20 years."

Years,
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"I've been working on my autobiography, just pecking away in longhand. The more you write, the more you remember. The more you remember, the more detail you recall. It's not all pleasant!"
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"I've been working on my autobiography, just pecking away in longhand. The more you write, the more you remember. The more you remember, the more detail you recall. It's not all pleasant!"

Autobiography, Detail
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"I didn't have a childhood."
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"I didn't have a childhood."

Childhood,
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