Quote by Tim Robbins

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't think I was doing art by any stretch of the imagination.

Toy Soldiers was my introduction to film. I certainly didn't

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses that their experience with the film "Toy Soldiers" served as their introduction to the world of cinema. They humbly acknowledge that, at the time, they did not consider their involvement in the film as a pursuit of art. By stating that they didn't think they were doing art "by any stretch of the imagination," the speaker implies that their initial understanding of their work was more grounded in practicality rather than artistic expression.

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Imagination

By Tim Robbins

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