“Talk to them about things they don't know. Try to give them an inferiority complex. If the actress is beautiful, screw her. If she isn't, present her with a valuable painting she will not understand. If they insist on being boring, kick their asses or twist their noses. And that's about all there is to it.”
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“Talk to them about things they don't know. Try to give them an inferiority complex. If the actress is beautiful, screw her. If she isn't, present her with a valuable painting she will not understand. If they insist on being boring, kick their asses or twist their noses. And that's about all there is to it.” [Quotation attributed to John Huston]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/558-talk-to-them-about-things-they-dont-know/
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“Talk to them about things they don't know. Try to give them an inferiority complex. If the actress is beautiful, screw her. If she isn't, present her with a valuable painting she will not understand. If they insist on being boring, kick their asses or twist their noses. And that's about all there is to it.” Attributed to John Huston. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/558-talk-to-them-about-things-they-dont-know/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
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“Talk to them about things they don't know. Try to give them an inferiority complex. If the actress is beautiful, screw her. If she isn't, present her with a valuable painting she will not understand. If they insist on being boring, kick their asses or twist their noses. And that's about all there is to it.” Attributed to John Huston. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/558-talk-to-them-about-things-they-dont-know/.