Quote by David Mamet

The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and judge those they have elected to stand above them (much, perhaps, as in bygone days, an election celebrated the same).

The Oscars demonstrate the will of the people to control and

Summary

This quote suggests that the Oscars, as a platform for honoring and awarding outstanding achievements in the film industry, symbolize people's desire to have power and judgment over those considered superior to them. The comparison is drawn to historical elections that allowed the public to feel empowered by selecting leaders. In the context of the Oscars, the quote implies that the audience and industry professionals have the ability to decide and evaluate the worthiness of the nominees and winners, similar to a democratic process of electing representatives.

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By David Mamet

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