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Historical Figures' Humanity
- Dan Carlin observes that historical figures are often reduced to two-dimensional symbols.
- Learning their full stories restores their human complexity, making their struggles and triumphs more relatable.
History and the Human Condition
- Tom Hanks emphasizes that history reveals the human condition as observable in present times.
- He questions how he would act in historical situations, highlighting the timeless choices between heroism, villainy, and cowardice.
Lee Marvin's Gunfire Scene
- Tom Hanks recounts a story about Ron Howard working with Lee Marvin on a film involving gunfire.
- Marvin's demeanor changed significantly during the night scene, highlighting the difference between acting and real experience.