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Well, obviously, as soon as Id finished the script I read a lot of books on Winston Churchill, and started to gain weigh
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"Well, obviously, as soon as I'd finished the script I read a lot of books on Winston Churchill, and started to gain weight and really prepare emotionally, mentally and physically for the role"

- Christian Slater

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In this quote, Christian Slater is discussing his preparation for a function in which he portrays Winston Churchill. He explains that after finishing the script, he right away began to research study and check out books about Churchill in order to fully comprehend the character. In addition, he mentions that he began to gain weight and prepare himself emotionally, psychologically, and physically for the function. This shows the commitment and dedication that Slater has towards his craft, as he wants to put in the time and effort to fully embody the character he is representing. It likewise highlights the importance of research study and preparation in the acting procedure.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Christian Slater somewhere between April 18, 1968 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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