If you don’t live a normal life, how do you relate to people?

Meaning of the quote

If you don't live like most people, it might be hard to understand and connect with them. The way you live your life can affect how you interact and communicate with others.

About Scott Speedman

Scott Speedman is a Canadian actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films. He has appeared in a wide range of genres, from coming-of-age dramas to gothic horror-action movies. Speedman has had a diverse and successful career in the entertainment industry.

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There’s such good writing now on television and I don’t see a lot of great writing on films sadly.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

I can walk down the street all day and people look at me, but they don’t talk to me or stop me.

Scott Speedman

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If you don’t live a normal life, how do you relate to people?

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

It’s an interesting time that way. It’s hard to meet good girls down here. It seems like they’re all after something and interested in their own lives.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

You’ve got to just go do what you do – you can’t really worry about who was attached to the movie before.

Scott Speedman

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I just would like to spend more time in New York City.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

I think Canada, our industry is still somewhat based in America’s industry.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

And once you cease to be a real person, you stop being a good actor.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

I can’t swim at the level I used to. I had to retire because of an injury to my shoulder.

Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor

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Scott Speedman

British-Canadian film and television actor