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I personally have never made a movie in Hollywood, because I dont want to get up in my own bed and then go to the movie
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"I personally have never made a movie in Hollywood, because I don't want to get up in my own bed and then go to the movie set, and then come home at night to my real life"

- Sydney Pollack

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In this quote, director Sydney Pollack expresses his personal option to not make movies in Hollywood. He explains that he does not want to blur the lines in between his individual life and his work life. By not filming in Hollywood, he is able to keep a clear separation between the two. He values the convenience and familiarity of his own bed and home, and doesn't want to interfere with that by constantly going back and forth between his real life and the movie set. This quote highlights the importance of work-life balance and the desire to keep one's individual life different from their professional life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sydney Pollack between July 1, 1934 and May 26, 2008. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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