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“I think the thing about film is, as it gets proved by a lot of young filmmakers now, that the medium will just go on reinventing itself, and so you just hope to be a part of that and not a part of some kind of endless regurgitation or 'Here I am doing what you know I do' kind of thing.”

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Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman, a renowned British actor, is best known for his role as Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' film series. Born on February 21, 1946, he passed away on January 14, 2016. Rickman's career was marked by numerous awards and nominations, including an Oscar nod, and he was celebrated for his unique acting style and his ability to delve deep into the hearts of his characters. more

“I was a student in London in the '70s, so CBGB really wasn't on my radar at all. Obviously, I was aware of the emergence of the Police in England and as an art student, I was very aware of David Byrne, but I suppose my musical taste at that time certainly didn't stretch towards the Dead Boys or the Ramones.”

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Author:Alan Rickman

“I'm very aware that when one is acting in the theater, you do become kind of animal about it. And you're reliant on instincts rather than tact a lot of the time.”

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“In theater, you've got to be aware of your whole body because it involves stamina. It involves two-and-a-half hours and a sustained release of energy, maybe for six months.”

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“Older people say, 'Oh I loved you in 'Sense and Sensibility,'' and that's the only film they want to talk about. Equally, there are people who only want to talk about 'Galaxy Quest.' And there's a whole bunch of teenagers who only want to talk about 'Dogma.'”

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Author:Alan Rickman