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“I think it's worse for actors, though, because people have to choose you. As a director, I get to choose the actors, but most of the time, actors have to be chosen in order to work.”

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Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam, born on November 22, 1940, is a British screenwriter known for his unique visual style and profound thematic explorations. His works, often blending elements of fantasy, adventure, and satire, have made him an important figure in the British film industry. more

“I was never strategic really, but back when I was starting out no one cared. In the acting community, box office didn't matter. I really think it was a mistake when they started paying people like $20 million to do a movie because now it's all people think about. Is she worth it? Is he worth it?”

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Author:Winona Ryder

“If you're a musician, you can practice your guitar every day and write songs, but when you're an actor, you can't just like burst into a monologue. Your only exercise is when you're in prep or you're working.”

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Author:Winona Ryder

“Most actors don't know what they're going to do next, so you get into this thing where you have to force yourself to have another life outside of acting. And then, as soon as you start something in this sort of normal life that you're trying to live, you get a job. So you have this constant struggle because you want to be able to commit to things and to finish things in your life, but then you also want to be able to act.”

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Author:Winona Ryder

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