When you live in a place, you’re not just taking from it, you’re contributing to it. In America I would never be able to make myself a person who could contribute. I wasn’t interested in that society; I was interested in this society.
Meaning of the quote
When you live somewhere, you shouldn't just take from it - you should also give back and help make it better. The actor Bryan Brown felt that in America, he wouldn't be able to really contribute to society, because he wasn't interested in that way of life. Instead, he was more interested in the society where he lived, and he wanted to be a part of making that place better.
About Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown is an acclaimed Australian actor who has starred in over 80 films and TV shows since the late 1970s. Some of his most notable roles include Breaker Morant, Cocktail, and Australia. He has been nominated for a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for his performances.
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