I like being an extension of them. Those are the happiest situations because there's something about, I mean, this is suspicious because actors are notoriously egocentric. But, you know, really to free yourself, you have to get rid of yourself and attach yourself to something that you've got to reach for, I think. And when you have a strong director, your appetite for doing that is much stronger and you feel clearer. A European character actor who took another job for the money. Who was that? I won't give you the name, but I'll give you some details and then you can figure it out, but I'm not going to say it. We'll do it
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