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That institutional grounding placed him within a cohort of practitioners shaped by a curriculum emphasizing both classical and contemporary performance traditions. Holding citizenship in both New Zealand and Hungary, Csokas has occupied an unusual position among performers from the Pacific region, with dual national affiliations that reflect a bicultural personal background extending beyond the country of his birth.\n\nHis career has encompassed work in film and on television, with his screen presence documented across a range of productions in roles that have taken him well beyond the New Zealand industry into international markets. The breadth of his activity across both mediums — film and television — marks him as a practitioner who has sustained work in two distinct but often overlapping performance contexts over a significant span of years.\n\nCsokas is catalogued in several major international bibliographic and authority databases, including records held under the Library of Congress Name Authority File, the Integrated Authority File maintained by the German National Library, and the International Standard Name Identifier system, with the authorized label \"Csokas, Marton, 1966-\" used consistently across those records. 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Once, twice, but then you get to nine, ten, eleven and to try and make it look realistic all the time, that’s not very pleasant.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":55,"has_image":56,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":66},3264558,"I’ve done a lot of that kind of work before, anyway, and I was in good hands.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis enigmatic quote is attributed to the New Zealand-born actor Marton Csokas, known for his nuanced portrayals on screen and stage. While I couldn't pinpoint an exact source or date for this specific statement, it's likely from one of his interviews or behind-the-scenes reflections on his acting career. Throughout his life, Csokas has navigated the highs and lows of show business, often playing complex characters that require a deep understanding of human vulnerability.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, the quote appears to be a matter-of-fact expression of experience and trust in one's craft. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a paradoxical attitude towards risk-taking and uncertainty. By stating that he was \"in good hands,\" Csokas is not merely expressing confidence in his abilities but also acknowledging the inherent unpredictability of creative endeavors.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing the tension between control and surrender when tackling complex projects or uncertain situations. Rather than trying to exert total control over outcomes, recognize that you are indeed \"in good hands\" – not because you have complete mastery over the situation, but because you've prepared thoroughly and trust in your own resilience to navigate the unknown.",{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":55,"has_image":56,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":48},3264547,"The sexual deviance – I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss that; but we do have hints of it but in a more psychological way and therefore more human way, arguably. 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Once, twice, but then you get to nine, ten, eleven and to try and make it look realistic all the time, that's not very pleasant.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[108],{"id":109,"tag":110},4240782,{"id":111,"tag_name":112},2924,"trying",{"id":114,"quote_text":115,"author_id":5,"source_id":76,"has_image":116,"author":117,"source":118,"quote_tag":119,"commentary":125},1242419,"I've done a lot of that kind of work before, anyway, and I was in good hands.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[120],{"id":121,"tag":122},4240769,{"id":123,"tag_name":124},586,"hands","**The Backstory**\nMarton Csokas, a renowned Hungarian-Australian actor, is likely recalling his extensive experience in theater and film during this statement. Although the specific origin of this quote is unknown, it's plausible that he uttered these words after navigating the highs and lows of his acting career.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, Csokas seems to be matter-of-factly discussing his prior work experience. However, a closer examination reveals a profound paradox: despite acknowledging the familiarity of the task at hand, he still feels a sense of security in being \"in good hands.\" This suggests that Csokas has developed an unusual ability to separate his ego from the demands of his profession, allowing him to approach new challenges with a sense of detachment and reliance on others.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a similar separation between their personal identity and professional tasks. By acknowledging and accepting their limitations, they can cultivate a more humble and resilient attitude, ultimately leading to greater success in high-pressure environments.",{"id":127,"quote_text":128,"author_id":5,"source_id":76,"has_image":56,"author":129,"source":130,"quote_tag":131,"commentary":48},1242405,"Repetition on things like that becomes quite painful. If you do a stunt sometimes it can look like a stunt.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[132],{"id":133,"tag":134},4240753,{"id":135,"tag_name":136},2780,"looks",{"id":138,"quote_text":139,"author_id":5,"source_id":76,"has_image":56,"author":140,"source":141,"quote_tag":142,"commentary":48},1242382,"Celeborn is more fixed in his beliefs and methods than Galadriel, which is his failing, perhaps. As a team, they work well, although apparently they only have sex once every 2,000 years or so.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":47,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":48},{},[143],{"id":144,"tag":145},4240736,{"id":146,"tag_name":147},107,"sex",{"currentPage":149,"totalPages":150,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":151},1,2,10]