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I was delighted to have lines when they came - learning lines for film isnt a problem, but television is a little differ
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"I was delighted to have lines when they came - learning lines for film isn't a problem, but television is a little different, because we shot those shows the whole way through"

- David Selby

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David Selby is referring to the procedure of knowing lines for a movie or tv show. Learning lines for a movie is not a difficult task, as the scenes are normally shot out of order and the star has time to discover their lines. However, television programs are shot in order, meaning that the star needs to learn their lines rapidly and properly. Selby is revealing his pleasure at having lines to find out, as it is an indication that he is dealing with a project. He is also highlighting the distinction in between movie and tv, and the extra difficulty that features learning lines for a television show. This quote shows that Selby is a devoted star who is willing to take on the difficulty of learning lines rapidly and properly.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Selby somewhere between February 5, 1941 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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