Films have degenerated to their original operation as carnival amusement - they offer not drama but thrills.
-David Mamet
In a world we find terrifying, we ratify that which doesn't threaten us.
-David Mamet
The product of the artist has become less important than the fact of the artist. We wish to absorb this person. We wish to devour someone who has experienced the tragic. In our society this person is much more important than anything he might create.
-David Mamet
Every reiteration of the idea that nothing matters debases the human spirit.
-David Mamet
It's only words... unless they're true.
-David Mamet
I hate vacations. There's nothing to do.
-David Mamet
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
-David Mamet
Thursday, December 06, 2012
David Mamet
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