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Directing is a really kind of amazing thing, because you're helping others and, in the middle of that, you have to worry about yourself. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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Good work is the only thing that would make me feel jealous or envious. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I got into plays in high school then I ended up going to college for it. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I had insecurities and fears like everybody does, and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I have a fine level of recognition in the business and among the acting community now, so I consider myself one of the lucky ones. If I didn't think that, there would be something wrong with me. I'm grateful and thankful for what I've got. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I have so much empathy for these young actors that are 19 and all of a sudden they're beautiful and famous and rich. I'm like, 'Oh my God, I'd be dead.' ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I like so many different kinds of music just because all I did was listen to the radio as a kid. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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My soul is in good shape. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I think directors should be confident in their leadership capabilities. I think directors should be confident in what they want to do. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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I think part of being an actor is staying private. ↗

— Philip Seymour Hoffman

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