"I don't like showing the technique. I don't like people who say, "Here, I'm going to act, but first I have to bounce off this wall." If you have to bounce off the wall, do it by yourself. Don't feature the technique. My old drama coach used to say, "Don't just do something, stand there." Gary Cooper wasn't afraid to do nothing."

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Source: 'American Sniper' director Clint Eastwood says the movie is anti-war. Interview with Stephen Galloway, www.businessinsider.com. Interview with Stephen Galloway.

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Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood is an acclaimed actor and director known for his impactful films and exploration of complex characters, particularly in Westerns and dramas.

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