"I said 'well, I'll kiss her twice, you see? We'll come around, I'll kiss her, and if you put a little more track down for the camera, then I'll put my tongue down her throat and you'll get what you want'. He said 'You think so?'"
- Rod Steiger
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In this quote, Rod Steiger is going over a scene in a motion picture with a director. He is suggesting that he kiss the actress two times, and after that if the director puts more find for the video camera, he will put his tongue down her throat. The director is surprised by this recommendation and questions if it will work. This quote shows Rod Steiger's determination to go the extra mile to make the scene as reasonable as possible. It also reveals the director's surprise at the idea, as it is a vibrant move. This quote highlights the dedication of both the actor and the director to make the scene as practical as possible, and the trust between them to make it work.
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