Peter Biskind quotes

I've always felt there are three sexes: men, women, and actors. And actors combine the worst qualities of the other two. (Peter Biskind)
It's absolutely impossible to have a serious critical discussion about enthusiasms for movie stars. Because a movie star is an animal separate from acting. Sometimes, he or she is a great actor. Sometimes a third-rate one. But the star is something that you fall in love with. View quote
Peter Biskind
I regard posterity as vulgar as success. I don't trust posterity. I don't think what's good is necessarily recognized in the long run. Too many good writers have disappeared. View quote
Peter Biskind
I cannot, in my old age, live off pieces of my youth. View quote
Peter Biskind
'Perfectionist' is the scariest word on a studio lot. View quote
Peter Biskind

Peter Biskind

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