Quote by Norman Rockwell

I didn't know what to expect from a famous movie star maybe that he'd be sort of stuck-up, you know. But not Gary Cooper. He horsed around so much... that I had a hard time painting him.

I didn't know what to expect from a famous movie star maybe

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their initial preconceptions of meeting a famous movie star, Gary Cooper. The speaker admits to assuming Cooper would be arrogant, or "stuck-up." However, to their surprise, they found Cooper to be playful and easygoing, to the extent that it became challenging for them to capture his image in a painting. This quote conveys the idea that Cooper defied stereotypes and expectations, revealing a more down-to-earth and approachable side to his personality.

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