"Sexiness, particularly in movies, is the chess game in the 'Thomas Crown Affair'. It's, it's, I don't know, but Faye Dunaway comes up a lot in that thinking. It's the subtlety of sexiness. The moment you try to be sexy, then it's not"
- Daniel Craig
About this Quote
This quote by Daniel Craig talks to the concept that sexiness is not something that can be forced or contrived. It is something that is subtle and must be earned. He utilizes the example of the film The Thomas Crown Affair to highlight this point, mentioning Faye Dunaway as an example of someone who exudes sexiness without trying. Craig suggests that when someone tries too tough to be hot, it can come off as inauthentic and can in fact have the opposite result. This quote talks to the idea that sexiness is something that is earned through self-confidence and subtlety, which it is not something that can be required. It is something that needs to be earned through a specific level of grace and poise.
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