Even a true artist does not always produce art.
Sheer flattery got me into the theater. Flattery always works with me, particularly the flattery of women.
Nations have come under the control of haters and fools.
I hate pride, but if I were going to be proud of anything it would have to be something I'd done myself. Race pride is kind of stupid.
I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real.