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Ten Notorious Hollywood Lines: 1. “I’m sorry, but all the box-office receipts went toward distribution costs.”
2. “Steven Spielberg has read the script and loves it.”
3. “It’s a great film, but the critics don’t understand it.”
4. “It’s a great film, but the public isn’t ready for it yet.”
5. “It’s not a bad film, it just needs to find the right audience.”
6. “He doesn’t drink while he’s working.”
7. “Don’t worry, they won’t sue.”
8. “You’ll never know a film crew had been here.”
9. “It’s just our standard contract.”
10. “He’s in a meeting.”
Source: The L.A. Book of Lists