Does it ever stop? The wanting you?" "Even when I've just left ye. I want you so much my chest feels tight and my fingers ache with wanting to touch ye again.
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Hard to believe lightning can strike twice, but it surely did. The moment Caitriona Balfe came on screen, I sat up straight and said, ‘There she is!’ She and Sam Heughan absolutely lit up the screen with fireworks.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the surprise and joy of witnessing an extraordinary moment in performance.
Diana Gabaldon reflects on the captivating presence of actors Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, suggesting that their chemistry and talent created a remarkable and memorable experience. The phrase 'lightning can strike twice' implies that such exceptional moments are rare, yet she feels fortunate to have experienced it with their performances, which energized the scene with unmatched brilliance.
Themes
LightningPerformanceActorsChemistryArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a review of a new play, one could quote this to highlight standout performances.
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