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I always say that I've been in a bad mood for maybe 35 years now. I try to lighten it up, but that's what comes out when you get me on camera.
Martin Scorsese
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What this quote means

Martin Scorsese humorously reflects on his enduring bad mood while acknowledging his efforts to stay positive.

In this quote, Martin Scorsese uses self-deprecating humor to express how his natural disposition often comes across as gloomy, especially when recorded on camera. He suggests that despite his attempts to project a lighter demeanor, his inherent mood tends to overshadow his efforts, hinting at a deeper truth about the complexities of personality and public perception.

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MoodHumorPersonalitySelfCamera

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Example use cases

This quote can be used in a speech about authenticity in filmmaking.

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