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Mormonism and Spiritual Awakening
- Garfield's research for his Mormon drama role led him to encounter ex-Mormons using psychedelics for spiritual awakening.
- This highlighted the tension between rigid religious belief and untethered spiritual experience.
Mother's Death Impact
- Garfield's mother died from pancreatic cancer after a long illness, deeply affecting his perspective on life.
- He expresses both love and frustration about her prolonged suffering and selflessness.
Terrified Becoming Spider-Man
- Andrew Garfield was terrified of becoming Spider-Man at age 27 due to the life-changing fame.
- He returned to theater for grounding and to protect his mental health during that period.