When you're a houseguest and you leave, it's nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, it's nice to have made a positive contribution.
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"When you're a houseguest and you leave, it's nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, it's nice to have made a positive contribution." — Alexander Payne
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When you're a houseguest and you leave, it's nice to straighten something up or send your hosts a useful gift. And when you leave the planet, it's nice to have made a positive contribution. — Alexander Payne
About Alexander Payne
Alexander Payne was a Director from United States (1961–present).
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Who said "When you're a houseguest and you leave, it's nice to straighten something up or…"?
This quote is attributed to Alexander Payne, a Director from United States.
When did Alexander Payne live?
Alexander Payne lived from 1961 – present.