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You have to realize how precious human life is, when there are tsunamis and mudslides, when there are armies and terrorists – at any moment, you could be gone, and potentially in the most brutal fashion.",{"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},3125295,"I said, wouldn’t it be nice, instead of having these women fight with each other over men, which seems to be more of a cliche, wouldn’t it be wonderful if they were the true comrades and it took these men much more time to infiltrate their friendships.",{"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},3125293,"When you have to play a character that seems to be a relatively decent person and seems to be like yourself, I think the trick in that kind of character, so that you don’t become a cliche, is to find where their weaknesses are.",{"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},3125289,"It doesn’t seem as if there’s that much of a difference between a big production and a little production, other than you have a smaller space in which to get dressed and you have a shorter waiting time.",{"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":77,"author":78,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":81},3125284,"It became very clear to the director that it would be foolish not to use our friendship. I had tried to talk to him about it because all the relationships in the film are so, not negative, but antagonistic. There’s not a lot of love going around.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from Jennifer Beals, an American actress known for her iconic role as Alexandra \"Alex\" Owens in the 1983 film \"Flashdance.\" At that time, Beals was just beginning her career, and she had recently gained recognition for her portrayal of a working-class woman with big dreams. The context suggests that Beals is discussing her personal relationship with the director, Adrian Lyne, which may have influenced their on-screen chemistry.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nBeals' comment highlights a subtle yet powerful dynamic: the effective collaboration between creatives often stems from pre-existing relationships or friendships. What initially appears as a coincidence - using \"friendship\" in the filmmaking process - reveals itself to be a strategic decision that yields more authentic performances and interactions. This paradoxical approach contrasts with traditional notions of separating personal and professional life.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nFor modern creatives, this mindset can be applied by actively seeking out collaborations or partnerships based on existing relationships or friendships. By leveraging these pre-existing connections, professionals can create more empathetic and natural working environments, ultimately leading to innovative and impactful work.",{"currentPage":83,"totalPages":84,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":84},1,10]