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Im a writer. The more I act, the more resistance I have to it. If you accept work in a movie, you accept to be entrapped
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"I'm a writer. The more I act, the more resistance I have to it. If you accept work in a movie, you accept to be entrapped for a certain part of time, but you know you're getting out. I'm also earning enough to keep my horses, buying some time to write"

- Sam Shepard

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In this quote, Sam Shepard, an author, is revealing his ideas on acting. He describes that the more he acts, the more he feels a sense of resistance towards it. This could imply that he discovers it difficult to totally immerse himself in the role and it goes against his natural inclination as a writer. Nevertheless, he acknowledges that accepting operate in a film indicates being caught in that role for a particular amount of time. Despite this, he discovers solace in the reality that he understands he will become able to break devoid of the function. Additionally, he discusses that acting likewise supplies him with sufficient monetary stability to pursue his enthusiasm for writing. He sees it as a way to support his lifestyle, especially his love for horses, while also purchasing him time to focus on his writing. In general, this quote highlights the inner conflict that Shepard faces as a writer and actor, but also the balance he has actually found in between the 2.

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Sam Shepard This quote is written / told by Sam Shepard between November 5, 1943 and July 27, 2017. He was a famous Playwright from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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