"A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly."

Actor, Encouragement, Environment

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"A good director creates an environment, which gives the actor the encouragement to fly."

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"I really believe that all of us have a lot of darkness in our souls. Anger, rage, fear, sadness. I don't think that's only reserved for people who have horrible upbringings. I think it really exists and is part of the human condition. I think in the course of your life you figure out ways to deal with that."

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