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Its an incredible privilege for an actor to look into the camera. Its like looking right into the heart of the film, and
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"It's an incredible privilege for an actor to look into the camera. It's like looking right into the heart of the film, and you can't take that lightly"

- Emily Watson

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This quote by Emily Watson talks to the power of acting and the responsibility that includes it. Checking out the video camera is an unique moment for an actor, as it is a direct connection to the audience. It is a way to communicate emotion and story without words. It is a way to check out the heart of the film and to ensure that the audience is feeling what the actor is feeling. It is an advantage to be able to do this, and it should not be ignored. It is a responsibility to be able to convey the story and emotion of the movie in a way that resonates with the audience. Emily Watson's quote speaks with the power of acting and the value of taking this duty seriously.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Emily Watson somewhere between January 14, 1967 and today. She was a famous Actress from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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