And then I went to visit my sister in the states and all of a sudden it was just like, it’s like… it’s like the movie Wizard of Oz when all of a sudden it changes from Black and White to glorious Technicolor.

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The quote means that when the actor visited his sister in the United States, it felt like the movie The Wizard of Oz. In the movie, the world starts in black and white, but then suddenly becomes colorful and vibrant. The actor's experience was similar - going from a normal, everyday situation to something that felt much more exciting and different, just like the movie.

About John Mahoney

John Mahoney was an English-American actor best known for his role as Martin Crane on the sitcom Frasier. He had a successful career in theater and film, earning a Tony Award and appearing in numerous notable movies.

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