I like young actors because they're so unspoiled, not like some of those actors who are about half an hour into their fifteen minutes of fame by the time they get to me.
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I happen to go for the simplest, most ordinary things. The extraordinary doesn't interest me. I'm not interested in psychotics. I'm interested in the person you don't expect to have a story. I like Everyman.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the beauty and depth found in ordinary people rather than extraordinary or dramatic characters.
John Hughes expresses his fascination with the everyday individual, suggesting that true stories and emotional depth can be found in the lives of those who seem ordinary. He values authenticity and simplicity in storytelling, preferring characters that the average person can relate to, as they often hold untold stories worthy of exploration.
Themes
OrdinaryExtraordinaryEverydayAuthenticityStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech about the importance of valuing everyday stories in literature.
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