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Take a friendly word of advice. You don't want to make pictures. It’s nothing but worry. Besides, you'll get mixed up with a lot of actors.

— John Collier Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

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It is a sad reflection on life that when there is only one thing to do it is always extremely unpleasant.

Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

I reflected that where vanity of that sort is to be found on one side of a contract there is always hope on the other.

Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

“Selfishness and greed,” said he, “have made the world what it is today.”

Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

“You lovers,” said his companion, “are surprised by nothing, except first that your mistress should fancy you, and next, that they should fancy someone else.”

Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

Now, producers are known to be God-like creatures, and the chief point of resemblance is that they must either create new stars or have no public.

Fancies and Goodnights (1951)

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