If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've … - Christopher Hampton - Quotesmemo.com

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We should create a holiday that celebrates money for what it is, essentially worthless paper, upon which we agree to pretend it has value.

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Christopher Hampton

If you take a really good book, then the potential is for a really good film. But you've got to get it right.

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