Quote by Dustin Hoffman

If you have this enormous talent, it's got you by the balls, it's a demon. You can't be a family man and a husband and a caring person and be that animal. Dickens wasn't that nice a guy.


If you have this enormous talent, it's got you by the balls,

Summary

This quote implies that having extraordinary talent can consume and control a person like a demon. It suggests that in order to excel in a specific area, one may have to sacrifice other aspects of their life, such as family, relationships, or empathy. The mention of Dickens, a well-known writer, further enhances this idea by suggesting that even great artists may not necessarily possess admirable personal qualities or lead a balanced life due to the nature of their talent.

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Talent
By Dustin Hoffman
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