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“I'm always reading plays, and when I find something that I really want to do, then I'll make the time to do it.”

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Stephen Lang is an accomplished American actor, born on July 11, 1952. He has appeared in numerous films and television shows, gaining fame for his roles in 'Aliens' and 'Braveheart'. more

“On some level acting is the art of pretend and you have to have a highly cultivated sense of imagination. You have to be able to see things that aren't there no matter what aspect of acting, whether it's green screen, whether it's on stage, whether it's anything else, whether you're working on the radio.”

Art Matter Able Imagination Levels Acting Stage Aspect No Matter What Green Radio Screens

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“The idea of being in a television series is a wonderful one to be considered, but you want to make sure it's the right thing for you because if you are fortunate enough to have something go for a long term, you want to make sure that it's something that you really want to be spending a bulk of your time on.”

Ifs Want Long Ideas Enough Term Wonderful Television Series Spending Fortunate Long Term Right Thing

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“You try to go where the great scripts are, if you can, or you go where the not great scripts are, because that's what's being offered to you.”

Ifs Trying Scripts

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“Acting can be a very reactive profession. Acting is a fantastic thing, and it's my life, but writing is also part of me too, so I did it and in so doing took responsibility for my own life.”

Writing My Own Acting Responsibility Profession Fantastic My Own Life

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“I am very happy acting, and just have never gone at, or been bitten by the directing bug to the extent where I'm willing to put acting aside. If offered the opportunity, I think I could do a good job with the right material.”

Ifs Thinking Jobs Opportunity Acting Gone Willing Materials Very Happy Good Job Bugs

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“I always have a contract with a character. Even when he's unappealing. The contract is to give him his due. To tell his story. And to keep his secrets.”

Giving Character Stories Secret Dues Contracts

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“Hamlet, that's the only role there is, finally. The only role. After that, you settle down and only do the fun things on stage.”

Fun Roles Stage Down And Settling Settling Down Fun Things

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“Whether I appear in 'Avatar 2' or 'Avatar 3', I always feel I'm a part of the 'Avatar' team.”

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