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Quote by Liam Neeson
I don't set out to play real people; what usually motivates me is the quality of the writing.
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The speaker says that portraying real people is not the main goal when choosing a role. What matters most is whether the writing is strong and worthwhile. The quality of the script, rather than the fact that a character is based on a real person, is what draws their interest.
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- The Guardian
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