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I found the most convincing part to be the working stiffs, the guys who have a modest home and kids who go to public schools. They make $75,000 to $100,000 a year. That's not much to live on. I don't have to tell you that.

— Jack Valenti

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In a political struggle, never get personal — else the dagger digs too deep.

I think politicians and movie actors and movie executives are similar in more ways than they’re different.

If what you own cannot be protected, you own nothing.

Testimony to the US House of Representatives (1982)

It’s a kind of reciprocity of affection by people who both recognize in a sense they’re in the same racket.

If you buy a DVD you have a copy. If you want a backup copy you buy another one.

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