"It was great as an actor to be given the story line I was given but I didn't expect Craig to stay so it was a lovely twist when I found out they'd decided to keep him"
- Richard Fleeshman
About this Quote
In this quote, star Richard Fleeshman reviews his experience working on a particular plot. He expresses his thankfulness for being provided the opportunity to depict a character in this story, however also exposes that he did not anticipate the character, Craig, to have a long-lasting existence in the program. Nevertheless, he was pleasantly shocked when he found out that the authors had chosen to keep Craig around. This unanticipated twist added an aspect of enjoyment and joy for Fleeshman as a star. It likewise highlights the unforeseeable nature of storytelling and how even the actors themselves can be surprised by the instructions of their characters.
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