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The independents who were our fiercest competitors all succumbed to the one-hit-makes-you-a-genius philosophy. It is a mistake to think you have the magic touch. Show business is roulette. If you start to play for stakes you can't afford, there's no way you can survive.
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"The independents who were our fiercest competitors all succumbed to the one-hit-makes-you-a-genius philosophy. It is a mistake to think you have the magic touch. Show business is roulette. If you start to play for stakes you can't afford, there's no way you can survive."
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The independents who were our fiercest competitors all succumbed to the one-hit-makes-you-a-genius philosophy. It is a mistake to think you have the magic touch. Show business is roulette. If you start to play for stakes you can't afford, there's no way you can survive. — Samuel Goldwyn

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Samuel Goldwyn was a Producer from Russian Empire (1882–1974).

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Who said "The independents who were our fiercest competitors all succumbed to the one-hit…"?
This quote is attributed to Samuel Goldwyn, a Producer from Russian Empire.
When did Samuel Goldwyn live?
Samuel Goldwyn lived from 1882 – 1974.