"You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart."
"How did I get to Hollywood? By train."
Source: John Ford (2014). “'Tis Pity She's a Whore”, p.117, Bloomsbury Publishing
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John Ford
Film Director
John Ford was a pioneering American filmmaker known for his impactful Westerns and deep character studies, notably in 'The Searchers.'
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