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Every once and a while somebody writes a script, but even regardless of what age you are, most of the actors would all agree that it's all based upon material and the material has got to spark with you. it may be great material but you think it's great material for somebody else. or it's great material and i'm perfect for it. so, you just have to make that judgment and if you feel in the mood to do it.
-Clint Eastwood
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Every Once And A While Somebody Writes

Clint Eastwood
Every once and a while somebody writes a script, but even regardless of what age you are, most of the actors would all agree that it's all based upon material and the material has got to spark with you. it may be great material but you think it's great material for somebody else. or it's great material and i'm perfect for it. so, you just have to make that judgment and if you feel in the mood to do it.
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