Quote by Julie Christie

As I became very defined in my personal politics, I turned down some films that I slightly regret now I'm not going to say what they were.

As I became very defined in my personal politics, I turned d

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who is politically engaged and has strong personal beliefs, made a decision to decline certain film roles due to political reasons. However, despite having some regrets about these decisions, the speaker chooses not to disclose the specific films in question. This statement conveys the speaker's growth in understanding and acknowledges some potential missed opportunities without compromising their core values.

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By Julie Christie

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