But to do this kind of work, you have to be very strong, otherwise you lose your personality, your identity.
Meaning of the quote
To do challenging work, you need to be very determined and confident. If you're not, you might end up losing what makes you unique as a person. This quote suggests that it's important to stay true to yourself, even when faced with difficult tasks.
About Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale, an Italian actress born in Tunisia, had a successful career in both Italian and Hollywood films, starring in classics like The Leopard, The Pink Panther, and Once Upon a Time in the West. She won numerous awards and has been a UNESCO goodwill ambassador for women’s rights.
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But to do this kind of work, you have to be very strong, otherwise you lose your personality, your identity.
French-Italian actress
And also, Sergio Leone was considered in Italy a director of category B, not a big director.
French-Italian actress
Many other movies, but for me The Professionals is the best I did in Hollywood.
French-Italian actress
It’s fantastic because I’ve been living thousands of lives, not only my life.
French-Italian actress
Yes, they wanted me to sign a contract of exclusivity, and I refused.
French-Italian actress
But Sergio Leone invented totally the way of, you know, the details, the eyes, the hands – fantastic.
French-Italian actress
And I had a big opportunity with Richard Brooks, The Professionals, which is really a magnificent movie.
French-Italian actress
But we did the Pink Panther not in Hollywood, in Italy.
French-Italian actress