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Turning Point At The Vet Clinic
- Dennis Quaid planned to be a veterinarian and worked summers in a vet clinic assisting surgeries and castrations.
- A traumatic castration of a half-anesthetized horse convinced him to leave that path and pursue acting.
Landing The Right Stuff Role
- Dennis wanted to play Gordo Cooper in The Right Stuff and discovered Cooper lived three miles from him in LA.
- Cooper became his friend and helped Dennis get flight training and a pilot's license.
Place Reveals Personality
- Visiting the Reagan Ranch convinced Dennis Quaid he could portray Reagan because the home revealed Reagan's humility and authenticity.
- Quaid says physical spaces and personal artifacts can change how you relate to a historical figure.