Quote by David Mamet

We Americans have always considered Hollywood, at best, a sinkhole of depraved venality. And, of course, it is. It is not a Protective Monastery of Aesthetic Truth. It is a place where everything is incredibly expensive.

We Americans have always considered Hollywood, at best, a si

Summary

This quote acknowledges the commonly held belief among Americans that Hollywood is associated with immoral behavior and greed. It challenges the idea that Hollywood is a sanctuary for artistic integrity and instead emphasizes its reputation for excessive costs. The quote implies that Hollywood is not focused on upholding aesthetic values but is rather a hub for extravagant expenses and materialism.

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By David Mamet

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