"People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas"
- Omar Epps
About this Quote
In this quote, star Omar Epps is revealing his belief that people do not want to invest cash to view a film that shows the issues they are facing in their own lives. Rather, they pay to see something that permits them to leave from their truth. Epps suggests that this is the reason daytime drama are so popular, as they offer a significant and frequently unrealistic representation of life that enables viewers to momentarily ignore their own battles. This quote highlights the importance of entertainment as a kind of escapism and the desire for people to disconnect from their issues and immerse themselves in a different world.
This quote is written / told by Omar Epps somewhere between July 23, 1973 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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