One reason we lasted so long is that we usually played two people who were very much in love. As we were realistic actors, we became those two people. So we had a divertissement: I had an affair with him, and he with me.

Summary

This quote suggests that the reason for their long-lasting relationship or partnership is because they often portrayed characters who were deeply in love. As dedicated actors, they immersed themselves into their roles, which led to them genuinely feeling the love between their characters. This created a diversion from their own lives, as they engaged in a romantic affair with each other. It implies that their ability to compartmentalize and blur the lines between their professional and personal lives contributed to the longevity of their relationship.

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