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I remember being on film sets when I was younger, and only men got to do the cool action movies. So I thought, 'Maybe I'll get to produce one day and get to do cool stuff too,' which is what happened when we did 'Charlie's Angels.' Starting my production company was a big turning point for me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Drew Barrymore reflects on her journey from being an onlooker in a male-dominated industry to becoming a successful producer.
In this quote, Drew Barrymore shares her experience of growing up in a film industry that was largely controlled by men, which made her feel excluded from the exciting parts of filmmaking, especially action movies. Her determination led her to establish her own production company, which she considers a major breakthrough in her career, enabling her to create and produce films like 'Charlie's Angels' that allowed her to take part in the 'cool stuff' she once believed was out of reach.
Themes
FilmSuccessProductionWomenActionCareer
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire young women in film.
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