Quote by Drew Barrymore

I don't mind a little Sturm und Drang. When I was doing 'Riding in Cars With Boys,' I wouldn't smile at anybody, because my character, Bev, was angry at the world. I'm the opposite. Inside my head I'd be like, God, I'll explain to you at the end of shooting that I'm not this person.

I don't mind a little Sturm und Drang. When I was doing 'Rid

Summary

This quote indicates that the speaker, presumably an actor, is comfortable with experiencing drama and turbulence in their roles. They discuss how they portray a character who is angry and resentful, and express the contrasting nature of their own personality. Despite appearing unfriendly on set, they reveal that they are quite the opposite in reality and would like to clarify this to their coworkers once filming concludes. This short explanation highlights the actor's ability to separate themselves from their characters and their willingness to navigate different emotional challenges in their performances.

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