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“I believe that unless it's a scene where I'm alone, then of course I could do what I want but I think good acting is about what happens between people, not on your face and my face.”

Quote by Ewan McGregor

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Ewan McGregor, born on March 31, 1971, is a British actor known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' franchise. He began his acting career in theater before transitioning to film and television. McGregor's notable works include 'Atonement', 'The Da Vinci Code', and 'Trainspotting'. more

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“There's nothing worse than shooting a scene you haven't rehearsed.”

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“There's very few directors that know what that rehearsal's for. And often it's just about calming down the director. If he could see it or she sees it, she goes oh, it's going to be okay.”

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