'Yeah, I got blown up, cut up...I remember actually, when I had to go the Ripley premiere which was happening at that time, I arrived with this huge gash in my head. Very cool, really'. - about working on Enemy at the Gates
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The actor recalls a dangerous injury on set with humor, suggesting he found the experience cool despite the pain.
- In plain terms
- He remembers getting hurt during filming but thought the result looked cool.
- What can you take from it?
- Find humor or value even in painful experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to on-set mishaps?
Another view
Romanticizing injury might downplay real risks.
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