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It is, perhaps, people I connect with.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},3653140,"I have always kept a pretty healthy separation between my work in my film and my life outside of it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":9},3653138,"There are a lot of vipers in this industry, people who only have their own interests in mind.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":9},3653136,"If you can get your movie made the way you want to get it made, no matter what the end result is going to be, if people are going to see it, that's awesome.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},3653135,"I don't fear death or ageing, but I fear them in other people that I am close to.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":9},3653132,"I feel like I'm constantly learning. Constantly trying to grow.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},3653128,"After 'Rings,' I had two feelings: One, I immediately didn't want to work on anything on a large scale. I wanted to work on something really small after I was finished filming the first three. But the other thing was that I had a continuing interest in working on things that were really different.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":80},3653124,"The approach of 'Game of Thrones' is similar to 'The Lord of the Rings' in that it treats its source material almost like history, and it focuses as much on the human drama as it does on anything fantastical.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nElijah Wood, the renowned actor known for his iconic role as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson's 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, shares this insightful remark during an interview or promotional event for the HBO series 'Westworld' (2014-2018) or perhaps in an article published in a prominent entertainment magazine. This quote highlights his perspective on the similarities between the two fantasy worlds created by George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien. Wood's observation is particularly relevant given his experience navigating the complexities of both 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Game of Thrones,' two of the most ambitious and critically acclaimed fantasy series in recent history.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth Wood is conveying is that, despite their fantastical elements, both 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Game of Thrones' focus on the human drama as much as they do on their respective mythological and supernatural aspects. This emphasis on human drama reveals a nuanced understanding of storytelling, suggesting that the most compelling narratives often balance the extraordinary with the relatable and the mundane.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your own creative work or professional endeavors, recognize that even in the most extraordinary or ambitious projects, the human element is often the most compelling. By focusing on the relatable struggles, emotions, and motivations of your characters or colleagues, you can create a deeper connection with your audience or team, making your story or project more impactful and engaging.",{"currentPage":82,"totalPages":83,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":15},1,15]