In the summer of 2002, we had spent six weeks shooting the three pilots of Mythbusters, and Jamie[Hyneman] called me up afterward
ADAM SAVAGEAudiences of critical thinkers are my favorite kinds of audiences.
More Adam Savage Quotes
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I’m always going to be making costumes. It’s one of the ways I relax my brain.
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In the spirit of science, there really is no such thing as a ‘failed experiment.’ Any test that yields valid data is a valid test.
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Breaking something big into its constituent parts will help you organize your thoughts, but it can also force you to confront the depth of your ignorance and the hugeness of the task.
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In theory, cars are fairly simple. If they don’t start, it’s either the fuel system or the electrical system.
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sticks and stones can only break bones; but words can shatter the soul
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It’s a group of prop crazies just like me called the Replica Props Forum, and it’s people who trade, make and travel in information about movie props.
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Again, like I said, my life has been about being fascinated by objects and the stories that they tell,
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I find it’s too much for me to read endless critiques, even if we’re being well-defended, of exactly what we’re doing.
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You give me a drawing, you give me a prop to replicate, you give me a crane, scaffolding, parts from ‘Star Wars’
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There is so much history in New York State, from the Erie Canal to the Catskills, the birth of American stand-up comedy.
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“I agree your results aren’t always right,” they’ll say, “but your methods are clearly showing that science is a re-creative process, and it’s an interesting process because it’s messy, and no other shows show that.”
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I’m actually the fourth generation in my family to have no practical use for the church, or God, or religion. My children continue this trend.
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The fact is that the British Museum had a complete specimen of a dodo in their collection up until the 18th century
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The only thing that differentiates you and me from a couple of fourteen year old pyromaniacs is balistic glass!
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One worth clinging to. But you don’t need religion to appreciate the ordered existence. It’s not just an idea, it’s reality.
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