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The most attention I get is in a book store or video shop when I go to the foreign film section. Sometimes that can be f
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"The most attention I get is in a book store or video shop when I go to the foreign film section. Sometimes that can be fun, but usually those women want to talk about philosophy or something very dense. It's not like they're tearing off my shirt, you know"

- Tobey Maguire

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In this quote, Tobey Maguire is expressing his experience with getting attention from women. He describes that the most attention he receives is when he is in a book shop or video shop, specifically in the foreign movie area. Nevertheless, he goes on to state that this attention is not what one might expect. Rather of women being physically brought in to him and wishing to tear off his t-shirt, they are more thinking about talking about deep and intellectual subjects such as viewpoint. Maguire appears to find this entertaining sometimes, however likewise indicates that it can be frustrating and even frightening. In general, this quote highlights the unanticipated and often funny nature of the attention he receives from women.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tobey Maguire somewhere between June 27, 1975 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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