Quote by Michael Sheen

Stories have always been the things that entertain me and make me feel happy and sad and move me and give me the experience of being able to live many lives in one lifetime. It's the best thing about being alive.

Stories have always been the things that entertain me and ma

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of stories. The speaker finds immense joy and emotional connection through the world of storytelling. They explain that stories have the ability to entertain, elicit a range of emotions, and deeply impact them. Moreover, stories offer a unique opportunity to vicariously experience multiple lives in a single lifetime. Ultimately, the speaker concludes that this is the greatest aspect of being alive - the ability to delve into the vast and diverse realm of stories.

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