I was able to lean on people ...

I was able to lean on people for favors and things to help out because their budget was so low. It was half of what John Travolta's perk package is on a film. Our whole budget was half of what his staff makes on a film.
 James Woods

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 James Woods
The press is like a big bass, you just stick a hook in their mouth and they'll take it.
 James Woods
Achieving success as an actor has not been easy for me. My biggest, probably most irrational complaint has been that I've had to work harder for what I've gotten. I've seen other people with nepotism or wealth or cheesy good looks on their side who've had it easy...
 James Woods
...simple logic tells you that if somebody wants you dead you have one course of action: To get them deader sooner.
 James Woods