My mother worked for a woman, ...

My mother worked for a woman, Maria Ley-Piscator, who with her husband founded the Dramatic Workshop, which was connected to the New School. My mother did proofreading and typing and stuff or her, and as part of her payment, I was able to take acting classes there on Saturdays when I was 10.
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 Robert De Niro

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I have to be able to trust you with my life. Do you understand?
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In civilized societies, we spend our lifetimes trying to become what is socially acceptable. We're dark and we're light. We all have both sides to us.
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There is only one way to gain access to the truth and that is to not expect anything.
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You learned the two greatest thing in life, never rat on your friends, and always keep your mouth shut.
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I spent lunchtime in a grave during the filming of 'Bloody Mama.' When you're younger, you feel that's what you need to do to help you stay in character. When you get older, you become more confident and less intense about it - and you can achieve the same effect.
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 Robert De Niro