Quote by Ethan Hawke

I was being taken around by a press agent at the Venice Film Festival at age 18. Was it fun? Sure. But it was a dangerous path to be walking on as far as having a substantive life. Because the casualty rate at the Venice Film Festival for 18-year-olds? High.

I was being taken around by a press agent at the Venice Film

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of attending the Venice Film Festival with a press agent at the young age of 18. While acknowledging that it was an enjoyable experience, they assert that engaging in such a glamorous and superficial lifestyle at a young age can be perilous. The speaker suggests that participating in this scene can detract from the development of a meaningful and fulfilling life, highlighting the high possibility of negative outcomes for young individuals at events like the festival.

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By Ethan Hawke

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