Quote by Kevin Smith

I saw Richard Linklater's film 'Slacker' for my twenty-first birthday. That was the moment when it all seemed possible. This guy gave me hope.

I saw Richard Linklater's film 'Slacker' for my twenty-first

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The quote highlights the impact of Richard Linklater's film 'Slacker' on the speaker. Seeing this film on their twenty-first birthday ignited a sense of possibility and hope within them. It suggests that Linklater's work resonated deeply, inspiring the speaker by demonstrating that anything is achievable. The quote serves as a testament to the transformative power of movies and how they can instill optimism and belief in individuals.

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By Kevin Smith

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