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I lost 30 pounds to play my character in The Mexican, but people dont take to skinny mafia men, and I dont feel right wh
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"I lost 30 pounds to play my character in 'The Mexican', but people don't take to skinny mafia men, and I don't feel right when I'm thin"

- James Gandolfini

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In this quote, James Gandolfini is assessing his experience playing his character in the film "The Mexican". He describes that he lost 30 pounds to play the function, but that people do not normally associate mafia males with being thin. He also expresses that he doesn't feel right when he's thin. This quote speaks with the dedication and commitment that Gandolfini had to his craft. He was willing to go to terrific lengths to make sure that his character was represented properly and authentically. It also speaks to the importance of physicality in acting, and how it can be used to communicate a character's personality and traits. Eventually, this quote acts as a testimony to Gandolfini's passion for his craft and his commitment to delivering a quality efficiency.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Gandolfini somewhere between September 18, 1961 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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