"He makes me laugh, Mick! He tended to turn up when we were having lunch and entertain us all. He bought an Enigma machine! I've never worked with a producer who was more famous than everyone put together"
- Saffron Burrows
About this Quote
This quote by Saffron Burrows speaks to the joy and home entertainment that Mick Jagger gave the set of the motion picture they were dealing with. She mentions his ability to make her laugh and how he would appear throughout lunch and amuse everybody. She likewise mentions that he purchased an Enigma machine, which is a gadget used to secure and decrypt messages. This speaks with the level of fame and wealth that Mick Jagger had, as he was able to purchase such a pricey item. This quote likewise talks to the reality that Mick Jagger was more popular than everybody else on the set combined. This is a testimony to his immense fame and popularity, and how he had the ability to bring joy and entertainment to the set.
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