Famous quote by Rod Steiger

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If you see the picture when things get exciting, he chews faster. When he really gets shocked, everything stops, includi
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"If you see the picture when things get exciting, he chews faster. When he really gets shocked, everything stops, including the chewing. So I worked it in for me"

- Rod Steiger

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In this quote, actor Rod Steiger is explaining a character's behavior in a scene. He describes that when the character is feeling thrilled, he chews his food much faster. However, when something genuinely stunning takes place, the character's chewing stops totally. Steiger then goes on to say that he integrated this habits into his own performance. This might recommend that Steiger is using this character's habits as motivation for his own acting options. It likewise highlights the importance of taking note of small information and including them into a performance to make it more genuine and believable. Overall, this quote showcases Steiger's dedication to his craft and his attention to detail as a star.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Rod Steiger between April 14, 1925 and July 9, 2002. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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