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But I would like to think that its the actor that makes the difference in these cases. Not the director, not the guy tha
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"But I would like to think that it's the actor that makes the difference in these cases. Not the director, not the guy that wrote the book, not the guy that adapted it for the screen, but the actor"

- Ray Walston

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Ray Walston's quote speaks to the significance of the actor in the filmmaking procedure. He thinks that it is the actor that makes the difference in a movie, not the director, writer, or adapter. Walston is emphasizing the value of the actor's efficiency in the success of a movie. He is recommending that the actor is the one that brings the story to life and makes it engaging for the target market. The star is the one who brings the personalities to life and makes them credible and relatable. Without the star, the story would certainly be lifeless and also boring. Walston's quote is a testament to the power of the star and their capability to make a movie come alive. It is a suggestion of the relevance of the star in the filmmaking process and just how they can make or damage a film.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ray Walston between December 2, 1914 and January 1, 2001. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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