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Woody Allen, born Allan Stewart Konigsberg on December 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, is a prolific American filmmaker, actor, and comedian. He gained critical acclaim with his film "Annie Hall" (1977), which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. more Woody Allen, born Allan Stewart Konigsberg on December 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, is a prolific American filmmaker, actor, and comedian. He gained critical acclaim with his film "Annie Hall" (1977), which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Allen's distinctive style blends comedy and drama, as seen in "Manhattan" (1979) and "Hannah and Her Sisters" (1986), both of which are regarded as classics. Over his career, he has directed over 50 films and received numerous accolades, including the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014. Allen's work often explores themes of existentialism, love, and the human condition, establishing him as a unique voice in contemporary cinema. less

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"If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative."
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"I'm not a hypochondriac, I'm an alarmist."
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"The talent for being happy is appreciating and liking what you have, instead of what you don't have."
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"To you, I'm an atheist; to God, I'm the Loyal Opposition"
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"My one regret in life is that I am not someone else"
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"I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens"
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"Love is the answer, but while you're waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions"
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"Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons"
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"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker"
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"Seventy percent of success in life is showing up"
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"Interestingly, according to modern astronomers, space is finite. This is a very comforting thought-- particularly for people who can never remember where they have left things."
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"It seemed the world was divided into good and bad people. The good ones slept better... while the bad ones seemed to enjoy the waking hours much more."
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"Eternal nothingness is fine if you happen to be dressed for it."
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"I took a speed-reading course and read 'War and Peace' in twenty minutes. It involves Russia."
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"I'm astounded by people who want to 'know' the universe when it's hard enough to find your way around Chinatown."
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