Integrity means not cutting corners, which is similar to deflating a tire without warning.
James Spader "Tim Garrity" is shorter compared with John Cusack "Peter Burton."
Imogen Stubbs, portraying "Diana," the Senator's daughter, states: "I SEE HOW PETER GETS A HOLD ON PEOPLE."
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HE'S SO GOOD AT TELLING YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR. "
Imogen Stubbs (born 20 February 1961) is an English actress and writer.
Her first leading part was in Privileged (1982), followed by A Summer Story (1988).
Her first play, We Happy Few, was produced in 2004. In 2008 she joined Reader's Digest as a contributing editor and writer of fiction.
Career
[edit]In the 1980s Stubbs achieved success on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company, including playing Desdemona in Othello, directed by Trevor Nunn.[6] Other stage work includes Saint Joan at the Strand Theatre and Heartbreak House at the Haymarket, and in 1997 she played in a London production of A Streetcar Named Desire.
In 1988, Stubbs was a notable Ursula Brangwen in a BBC serialization of The Rainbow, and in 1993 and 1994 had the title role in Anna Lee. She played Lucy Steele in Sense and Sensibility (1995).
In July 2004, Stubbs's play We Happy Few, directed by Trevor Nunn and starring Juliet Stevenson and Marcia Warren, opened at the Gielgud Theatre, London, after a try-out in Malvern.[7] In September 2008 Reader's Digest announced that she had joined the magazine as a contributing editor and writer of adventure stories.[8]
Personal life
[edit]In 1994, Stubbs married Trevor Nunn.[9] The couple have two children:[10] a son and a daughter, Ellie Nunn, who is also an actress.[11] In April 2011, Stubbs announced that she and her husband were separating.[12] Her partner is Jonathan Guy Lewis.[2][3]
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The quote “Marriage provides the solace of worked-on friendship and the joy of being known profoundly” is attributed to Imogen Stubbs, an English actress and writer. This reflection on marriage emphasizes the comfort found in a friendship that has been nurtured over time and the deep satisfaction of being truly understood by one's partner.Wise Famous Quotes+12Happy Wives Club+12Pinterest+12
Stubbs's perspective highlights the idea that a successful marriage is built upon a foundation of enduring friendship, requiring continuous effort and mutual understanding. This sentiment aligns with the views of relationship experts like Dr. John Gottman, who assert that deep friendship is a cornerstone of lasting marriages.RiverLife Church
For more insights on the role of friendship in marriage, you might find this article from Focus on the Family informative: Focus on the Family.Focus on the Family
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ChatGPT said:
當然，以下是對這句名言及其背景的中文翻譯與解釋：
???? 原文名言：
“Marriage provides the solace of worked-on friendship and the joy of being known profoundly.”
—— Imogen Stubbs（伊莫金·斯塔布斯），英國演員與作家
???? 中文翻譯：“婚姻提供了努力經營的友誼所帶來的慰藉，以及被深刻了解的喜悅。”
“婚姻帶來一種深耕友情後的慰藉，以及被深刻理解的喜悅。”
???? 中文解釋：
這句話出自英國女演員兼作家 伊莫金·斯塔布斯。她以這句話表達了對婚姻的獨到見解：
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婚姻不是一蹴而就的幸福，而是一段 “被認真經營的友情” 所帶來的溫暖與安慰。
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真正令人欣喜的，是在婚姻中被 “深刻地了解”，無需偽裝，被全然接納。
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這與婚姻研究專家（如約翰·高特曼博士）所強調的“深層友誼是幸福婚姻的基礎”不謀而合。
如你需要這句話作為婚禮致辭、書信題詞或文化文章開頭，也可以幫你進行風格化潤色。是否希望我將其改寫為古意、詩意或情書語氣？
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當然。以下是關於 約翰·高特曼博士（Dr. John Gottman） 的詳細介紹：
???? 約翰·高特曼博士簡介
John M. Gottman（約翰·高特曼），是當今世界最具影響力的婚姻與人際關係研究專家之一，美國心理學家，尤其以其對 婚姻穩定性與離婚預測的研究 而著稱。
他是 華盛頓大學心理學榮譽教授，也是與妻子 朱莉·高特曼博士（Dr. Julie Gottman） 一起創辦的 高特曼研究所（The Gottman Institute） 的聯合創始人。
???? 主要成就與理論：
1. ???? “愛情實驗室”（Love Lab）
他以“愛情實驗室”聞名——在這個實驗室裏，高特曼通過生理監測、麵部表情、語音語調分析等方式，長期觀察伴侶互動行為，並發展出一整套科學、可測量的婚姻質量評估方法。
2. ???? 可預測離婚的“魔力四騎士”理論（The Four Horsemen）
他提出，有四種行為極易預測離婚的發生，被稱為婚姻關係中的 “魔力四騎士”：
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批評（Criticism）
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鄙視（Contempt）
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防禦（Defensiveness）
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冷戰/逃避（Stonewalling）
其中，“鄙視”是最具毀滅性的行為。
3. ???? 情感銀行賬戶（Emotional Bank Account）
他認為良好的關係中，彼此之間應不斷“存入”積極情緒（理解、關心、鼓勵），以抵消衝突帶來的負麵影響。
4. ???? “5比1”黃金互動比例
通過研究幸福夫妻的溝通方式，高特曼發現：在衝突中，如果每一個負麵互動，能被五個正麵互動所中和，婚姻關係就能長期維持穩定。
???? 著作代表：
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《愛的五種語言》（與蓋瑞·查普曼不同）
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《The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work》（《幸福婚姻的七個法則》）
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《What Makes Love Last?》（《讓愛長久的秘密》）
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《Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child》（《培養情商高的孩子》）
???? 總結：
約翰·高特曼博士的研究將“愛”這件抽象又複雜的事，轉化成了可觀察、可量化、可訓練的行為係統。
他被《心理學會會刊》譽為：“世界上最擅長讀懂婚姻的人”。
如你希望，我可以用他的理論來分析某段關係的健康狀態，或改寫為適合演講/書信/教學引用的版本。需要嗎？
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| Born |
Trevor Robert Nunn
14 January 1940 |
| Alma mater | Downing College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Theatre director, lyricist |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Spouses |
Sharon Lee-Hill
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(m. 1986; div. 1991) |
| Children | 5, including Laurie and Ellie |
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Imogen Stubbs
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| Born | 20 February 1961 (age 64)
Rothbury, Northumberland, England
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| Education | St Paul's Girls' School Westminster School Exeter College, Oxford Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
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They're the best of friends. Soon, they'll be the worst of enemies. John Cusack (America's Sweethearts, Say Anything) and James Spader (sex, lies and videotape, Pretty In Pink) star in this dramatic, absorbing story of two friends who move from law school to Washington's corridors of power. Cusack plays Peter, a lower-class go-getter who climbs to the position of congressman by betraying everyone who ever trusted him, including his idealistic blue-blooded pal Tim (Spader). Tim, of course, would never cross a friend. Unless it was to avenge his own betrayal...
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WHAT'S THAT? ONE OF THE NEW TRICKS I'M LEARNING. HELPS ME SEE HOW THINGS REALLY ARE
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INSTEAD OF HOW I WISH THEY WERE. AND WHAT DO YOU SEE?
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I SEE HOW PETER GETS A HOLD ON PEOPLE.
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HE'S SO GOOD AT TELLING YOU WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR. HOW MUCH WE WANT TO BELIEVE EVERYTHING HE SAYS
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BECAUSE OF THAT. IT'S VERY POWERFUL. THAT'S NOT JUST PETER. THAT'S POLITICIANS.
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THE SUCCESSFUL ONES, ANYWAY. CAN'T CONDEMN THEM. IT'S THE NATURE OF THE BEAST. DON'T CONDEMN HIM FOR WHAT HE DID TO MY FATHER?
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HE DIDN'T BREAK ANY LAW ANY MORE THAN YOUR FATHER DID BY LETTING HIM GET AWAY WITH IT. IT'S A SYSTEM THAT'S WORKED FOR OVER 200 YEARS, REMEMBER?
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I THINK HE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH SETTING YOU UP WITH THAT REPORTER. HE DIDN'T. THE FINDINGS WERE CONCLUSIVE.
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THIS STUFF'S A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE NOW THAN IT WAS IN 1983.
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WE MAY NOT ALWAYS GET WHAT WE WANT, WE MAY NOT ALWAYS GET WHAT WE NEED,
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JUST SO'S WE DON'T GET WHAT WE DESERVE. CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRESSMAN.
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THANKS, BROTHER. [TELEPHONE RINGS]
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[RING] YEAH?
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NO, NO. HEY, I APPRECIATE IT. REALLY.
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ALL RIGHT. GIVE ME 15 MINUTES.
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WHERE THE HELL'S PALMERI? YEAH, I THOUGHT HE'D BE HERE WATCHING HIS RACE HORSE COME IN.
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HE'S GOING AWAY TOMORROW. MAYBE HE'S DECIDING WHICH HUNDRED SUITS TO TAKE. AND SHOES TO MATCH.
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GARRITY! FBI! GET OUT!
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I'M SORRY WH-WHAT I DID TO YOU. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY CHOICE.
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OF COURSE YOU DID. NO, MAN. I GOT INSTINCT AND A FEW MOVES. CHOICE IS FOR GUYS LIKE YOU.
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DIANA MARRIED YOU... AND YOU CHOSE TO MAKE HER REGRET IT WITH EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAD.
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STILES TOOK YOU UNDER HIS WING, AND YOU CHOSE TO BLACKMAIL HIM.
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I WAS YOUR FRIEND... AND YOU CHOSE TO BETRAY ME.
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YOU DID THIS TO YOURSELF.
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WHY?
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I NEEDED MORE THAN YOU WERE ABLE TO GIVE. YOU OR DIANA OR ANY ONE PERSON.
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THEY SAY GREAT MEN ARE EMBRACED BY THOUSANDS OF STRANGERS. I WANT TO BE GREAT.
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SO YOU SACRIFICE THE FEW TO REACH THE MANY.
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THEY BELIEVE IN ME DOWN THERE... AND YOU CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY.
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THEY WON'T LET YOU.
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THANK YOU. THANK YOU.
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YOU KNOW... FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, I'VE BEEN SAYING, "TOMORROW'S LOOKING GOOD."
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I'LL TELL YOU A SECRET. TONIGHT'S FEELING GREAT.
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FIRST OF ALL, I WANT TO THANK MY CAMPAIGN FAMILY.
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BECAUSE OF YOUR FANTASTIC DEDICATION AND ENERGY, WE'RE HERE TONIGHT.
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WE'LL MAKE IT AN ONGOING BET. YOU KNOW THE OLD SAYING IN WASHINGTON, TIM.
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ONLY TWO THINGS CAN TRULY WRECK A MAN'S POLITICAL CAREER-- GETTING CAUGHT WITH A LIVE BOY OR A DEAD GIRL.
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GOOD LUCK, PETE. SEE YOU AROUND CAMPUS, MAN.
ChatGPT said:
The quote:
“Only two things can truly wreck a man’s political career—getting caught with a live boy or a dead girl.”
is a darkly cynical political aphorism. It’s not originally from the speaker in your clip (likely from a film, TV show, or political satire), but rather a long-circulated saying in American political circles, often attributed (without confirmation) to Louisiana politician Edwin Edwards, who was known for his colorful, brazen style.
???? Meaning and Implications:
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“Live boy” → Implies a homosexual scandal, especially involving underage or non-consensual context, which was (and sometimes still is) politically explosive in conservative politics.
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“Dead girl” → Suggests involvement in a fatal scandal with a woman, such as an affair gone terribly wrong or suspicious death, like the infamous Chappaquiddick incident involving Senator Ted Kennedy.
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The implication → In the cynical view of politics, almost any corruption, hypocrisy, or moral failing can be spun or survived, except for a scandal involving sexual misconduct (especially taboo) or death. These are seen as career-ending.
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Tone → The phrase is deliberately crude, jaded, and satirical. It’s used not to endorse such thinking, but to mock how politicians often escape accountability unless caught in extreme situations.
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This saying reflects political cynicism, not ethical standards.
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It's meant to be provocative — a commentary on how scandal, not principle, often drives political fallout.
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It’s also been criticized for its flippant treatment of real victims, especially in the way it reduces serious crimes to political consequences.
Would you like this analyzed as a cultural artifact, or contextualized in a broader commentary on political accountability and public perception?
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