Quote by Leonardo DiCaprio

I grew up when I was 15 when I had my first opportunity in movies. I watched every great movie for a year and a half, and since then I've asked myself how I can emulate such artistry. That's really my motivation. I want to do something as good as my heroes have done.

I grew up when I was 15 when I had my first opportunity in m

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This quote highlights the transformative impact of a formative experiences: when the speaker was 15 and had their first chance in movies. Witnessing the brilliance of great films for a year and a half thereafter left a lasting impression and sparked a deep longing to recreate that level of artistic excellence. The speaker's primary motivation stems from a desire to produce work that rivals the accomplishments of their revered heroes.

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