Quote by Drew Barrymore

I remember being on film sets when I was younger, and only men got to do the cool action movies. So I thought, 'Maybe I'll get to produce one day and get to do cool stuff too,' which is what happened when we did 'Charlie's Angels.' Starting my production company was a big turning point for me.

I remember being on film sets when I was younger, and only m

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience in the film industry and a turning point in their career. They recall a time when they noticed a gender disparity on film sets, with only men being involved in action movies. Inspired by this observation, they aspired to produce films themselves, hoping that this would lead to opportunities to work on exciting projects. Eventually, the speaker's dream came true when they established their own production company and had the chance to create 'Charlie's Angels,' a film that allowed them to actively participate in the "cool stuff" they had initially aspired to.

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By Drew Barrymore

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