"I think I am more attracted to characters with a subtext, whatever that is and they don't necessarily have to be virtuous, but they have to at least be human"
- Clive Owen
About this Quote
Clive Owen is suggesting that he is more drawn to characters that have a much deeper meaning or purpose beyond what is seen on the surface area. He is not always searching for characters that are virtuous, but he does want them to be relatable and human. This might indicate that he is trying to find characters that have flaws and weaknesses, in addition to strengths and virtues. He is looking for characters that have a complexity and depth that allows the audience to connect with them on a much deeper level. He is looking for characters that have a story to tell and a purpose to satisfy. He is searching for characters that are more than simply a one-dimensional caricature. He is searching for characters that are real and human.
This quote is written / told by Clive Owen somewhere between October 3, 1964 and today. He was a famous Actor from England.
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