"When I was a young fellow, I used to learn the dialogue backwards. The point is that in a conversation between two people, you can't have already made the decisions about what you're gonna do. You gotta be very light on your feet. That leads you into areas where conversations can have a much bigger, grander meaning."

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Source: THE WATER DIVINER: Russell Crowe Talks Directing, Story Selection, and His Career. collider.com. April 22, 2015.

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Russell Crowe

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Russell Crowe is an acclaimed actor and filmmaker known for his powerful performances in films like 'Gladiator' and 'A Beautiful Mind'.

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