--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I don't mind violence, but it's quite an…" description: "\"I don't mind violence, but it's quite an interesting thing for people to deal with. I don't know many people that like fighting. I certainly don't, mys..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/144/antony-starr-19651_deals_i-don-t-mind-violence-but-it-s-quite-an_1317955.jpg" --- # I don't mind violence, but it's quite an interesting thing… ![“I don't mind violence, but it's quite an interesting thing for people to deal with. I don't know many people that like fighting. I certainly don't, myself. But it's always interesting to work on a shows where there's so much violence, as a part of the world.” quote by Antony Starr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/144/antony-starr-19651_deals_i-don-t-mind-violence-but-it-s-quite-an_1317955.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/144/antony-starr-19651_deals_i-don-t-mind-violence-but-it-s-quite-an_1317955.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/144/antony-starr-19651_deals_i-don-t-mind-violence-but-it-s-quite-an_1317955.jpg) > “I don't mind violence, but it's quite an interesting thing for people to deal with. I don't know many people that like fighting. I certainly don't, myself. But it's always interesting to work on a shows where there's so much violence, as a part of the world.” [Antony Starr](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/antony-starr/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He finds violence in storytelling compelling, though he personally dislikes fighting, and enjoys exploring it as a narrative element. **In simple terms:** Violence is interesting in stories, not in real life. Key Takeaway Explore conflict responsibly in art. Themes storytelling conflict ethics Mood critical analytical Type creative inspirational When to use this quote - film production - scriptwriting - character development Key Concepts media studies psychology creative writing Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance realism and responsibility? - What alternatives to violence can drive drama? 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