"I'm not interested in doing something edgy with a capital E just so everyone knows, 'Oh, OK, now he's showing us he can do edgy.'"
- Tom Hanks
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In this quote, Tom Hanks is expressing his disinterest in deliberately trying to be edgy or controversial for the sake of acquiring attention or proving a point. He does not wish to comply with society's expectations of what is thought about "edgy" and does not wish to be known for his ability to do so. Hanks worths credibility and staying real to himself instead of complying with societal standards. He thinks that real skill and ability need to speak for itself, rather than trying to show oneself through edginess. Hanks is not thinking about playing into the concept of being edgy just for the sake of it.
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