Quote by Denzel Washington

It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it well. You do your work and you go home. And what is wonderful about movies is that once they're done, they belong to the people. Once you make it, it's what they see. That's where my head is at.

It's simple: You get a part. You play a part. You play it we

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This quote suggests that in the movie industry, one's job is to simply fulfill the role they are given and do it to the best of their ability. After completing the work, the film becomes the property of the audience, and their perception of the film is what matters. The quote implies a focus on staying grounded and focused on the job at hand, rather than becoming consumed by fame or personal attachments to the work.

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