I want to see the writers strike because the writers, god bless them, are the only true commies we have in Hollywood.
Meaning of the quote
Ned Beatty, an American actor, thinks the writers in Hollywood are the only true communists (or "commies") there. He wants to see the writers go on strike, which means they would stop working to demand better conditions or pay. Beatty sees the writers as the only people in Hollywood who believe in sharing resources and power equally, just like communists do.
About Ned Beatty
Ned Beatty was an acclaimed American actor who appeared in over 160 films over a career spanning five decades. He was known as “the busiest actor in Hollywood” and received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination, for his versatile performances in movies like Deliverance, Network, and Toy Story 3.
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