Quote by Lea Seydoux

Actually, I started to become an actress because I met someone who was just a friend and I found his life wonderful, I thought, Oh my god, you can travel, you're free, you can do what you want, you're the boss. And then I met an actor and I was in love with him.


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This quote highlights the personal inspiration behind the speaker's choice to become an actress. The person they initially met, a friend, portrayed a life filled with freedom and adventure that fascinated them. However, it was their encounter with an actor they fell in love with that solidified the decision to pursue acting passionately. The quote suggests that the allure of the acting profession stemmed from a desire to have a similar sense of independence, travel, and control over their own life and career.

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By Lea Seydoux
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