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To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you also have to have a streak of, 'I'm an idiot, a complete lunatic.'
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"To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you also have to have a streak of, 'I'm an idiot, a complete lunatic.'"
— Lena Olin

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To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you also have to have a streak of, 'I'm an idiot, a complete lunatic.' — Lena Olin

About Lena Olin

Lena Olin was a Actress from Sweden (1955–present).

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Who said "To be a good actor, you have to be very smart. But to be a great actor, you als…"?
This quote is attributed to Lena Olin, a Actress from Sweden.
When did Lena Olin live?
Lena Olin lived from 1955 – present.