But there’s a difference between having artistic interests and being psychotic. That’s more than a fine line of differentiation, and I do see that a bit too much.
Meaning of the quote
What Crispin Glover is saying is that being creative and interested in art is very different from having a mental illness like being psychotic. There is a big difference between these two things, and he has noticed that people sometimes have a hard time seeing this difference clearly.
About Crispin Glover
Crispin Glover is a diverse and eccentric American actor, filmmaker, and artist known for his unique character roles. He rose to fame with his performance as George McFly in Back to the Future and has since appeared in a wide range of films, from indie projects to mainstream movies. Glover is also an author and director, producing unconventional films that he tours with around the world.
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