Acting for me is not that quid pro quo.
Meaning of the quote
Tom Wilkinson, a British actor, is saying that acting is not just about getting something in return for his work. He doesn't see it as a simple trade or exchange, where he performs and gets paid. Acting is more than that for him - it's a way of expressing himself and telling stories.
About Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson was an acclaimed English actor who received numerous awards, including a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Primetime Emmy. He was known for his versatile roles in films like The Full Monty, In the Bedroom, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and for his acclaimed portrayal of Benjamin Franklin in the HBO miniseries John Adams.
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