Quote by Ben Kingsley

I think it's probably honest to say that there's a certain powerful stillness that I remember admiring tremendously as I grew up. And that would be Spencer Tracy... and Bogart and that particular approach to the work. The stillness, the economy, the grace of that work, so they would have been then, my heroes on the screen.

I think it's probably honest to say that there's a certain p

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This quote reflects the admiration and influence the speaker had while growing up. They recall being captivated by the powerful stillness exhibited by actors like Spencer Tracy and Bogart. These actors' approach to their work, characterized by stillness, economy, and grace, made them heroes to the speaker on the screen. The quote highlights the impact of these actors' performances and their ability to leave a lasting impression on the speaker's perception of greatness in the acting world.

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