I've had different opportunities in my life, but I've tried to maintain the spirit of an amateur. Our culture roots everything in the barometer of success and how much money you make. But if you really just aspire to a life in the arts, it's really not a barometer at all.
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Ethan Hawke was a contemporary American actor, author, and filmmaker. Ethan Green Hawke is an American actor, author, and filmmaker. Over a four-decade career on both stage and screen, Hawke has become known for his versatility across a wide range of roles and acclaimed collaborations with director Richard Linklater. Read more on Wikipedia →

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