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“I have the confidence that I can take anybody and have them give a good performance, because I don't think there's anything to acting except expressing, being able to converse. So if I can just convince somebody not to clean themselves up, and not to be someone that they're not, and just be what they are in given circumstances, that's all that acting is to me, and I don't think it's very difficult.”

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John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes was an American actor, director, and screenwriter known for his influential contributions to the art of film. Born on December 9, 1929, and passing away on February 3, 1989, Cassavetes was renowned for his unique acting style and dedication to cinema. more

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