Quote by Ang Lee

I did a women's movie, and I'm not a woman. I did a gay movie, and I'm not gay. I learned as I went along.

I did a women's movie, and I'm not a woman. I did a gay movi

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This quote suggests that the speaker acknowledges their initial lack of personal experience in certain areas (such as being a woman or being gay) when undertaking projects related to those experiences. Despite not personally identifying with these perspectives, the speaker implies that they were able to learn and develop understanding through their involvement in these projects. The quote implies a willingness to venture into subjects beyond their own lived experiences and highlights the importance of learning and growth through engagement with diverse perspectives.

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