Quote by Orson Welles

I hate it when people pray on the screen. It's not because I hate praying, but whenever I see an actor fold his hands and look up in the spotlight, I'm lost. There's only one other thing in the movies I hate as much, and that's sex. You just can't get in bed or pray to God and convince me on the screen.

I hate it when people pray on the screen. It's not because I

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their dislike for witnessing prayer or sexual scenes in movies. They make it clear that their aversion is not rooted in a dislike for prayer itself, but rather they find it difficult to emotionally connect with the portrayal of prayer or intimacy on screen. The speaker emphasizes their skepticism, suggesting that these moments are challenging for them to believe or be convinced by while watching a movie.

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By Orson Welles

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