Quote by Michael Biehn

I saw 'Taxi Driver,' and 'Taxi Driver' kind of saved my life. The scene where Robert De Niro is looking at himself in the mirror saying, 'You talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Who the hell else are you talkin' to?' That's the scene that changed my life by changing my attitude about acting.

I saw 'Taxi Driver,' and 'Taxi Driver' kind of saved my life

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This quote reflects on the transformative impact of the movie "Taxi Driver" on the speaker's life. The iconic scene where Robert De Niro's character confronts himself in the mirror prompts a shift in the speaker's perspective on acting. The intensity and conviction displayed in the scene evidently inspired a profound change in their attitude towards their craft, suggesting that it revitalized their passion, dedication, and self-belief, leading to a significant personal and professional growth.

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