Quote by Bill Pullman

I also turn down what's probably a good amount of coinage to be made out of playing dads, an incredible number of obnoxious dad.

I also turn down what's probably a good amount of coinage to

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker chooses to decline lucrative offers to portray father roles in acting, specifically a significant number of irritating or annoying dads. The implication is that the speaker values avoiding such portrayals over the financial gain they might generate. This stance may stem from a desire to preserve their artistic integrity or personal preference to avoid obnoxious characterizations.

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By Bill Pullman

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