If you look at yourself as a star, you’ve already lost something in the portrayal of any human being.
Meaning of the quote
If you see yourself as a famous and important person, you will not be able to fully understand or show what it means to be a regular person. When you think of yourself as a star, you lose touch with the true nature of being human.
About Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman was an acclaimed American actor who had a remarkable career spanning over six decades. He won two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, four Golden Globes, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, cementing his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation. Hackman’s memorable roles include Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection, “Little” Bill Daggett in Unforgiven, and Lex Luthor in the Superman film series.
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