Backsides Quote by Damian Lewis
![“I always resented Tom [Hardy] for turning up on Band Of Brothers and getting the girl — in fact, the only girl in a cast of hundreds of smelly men! I, on the other hand, spent eight months with my face squashed up against someone else’s backside in one sodden trench after another. And it looks as…” quote by Damian Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee4/damian-lewis-3773_backsides_i-always-resented-tom-hardy-for-turning_42063.jpg)
“I always resented Tom [Hardy] for turning up on Band Of Brothers and getting the girl — in fact, the only girl in a cast of hundreds of smelly men! I, on the other hand, spent eight months with my face squashed up against someone else’s backside in one sodden trench after another. And it looks as if Tom might have got the girl again [in Colditz], damn his eyes.”
About This Quote
The speaker envies a fellow actor's romantic success while reflecting on his own grueling wartime filming experience, highlighting the disparity between on‑screen heroics and off‑screen realities.
In simple terms: Jealousy of a co‑star’s love interest amid harsh filming conditions.
Key Takeaway
Contrast between perceived glory and personal hardship.
Themes
jealousy
wartime drama
celebrity culture
film production
masculinity
Mood
wistful
ironic
melancholic
Type
anecdotal
humorous
reflective
When to use this quote
- discussing actor experiences on set
- comparing on‑screen and off‑screen lives
- reflecting on wartime film shoots
Key Concepts
heroic narrative
personal sacrifice
media perception
Practical Applications
- writing a memoir about film war
- analyzing celebrity envy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fame affect personal relationships?
- What does the speaker’s tone reveal about his self‑image?
![“I spoke to Tom's [Hardy] manager and said, "While we're talking about Taboo, do you mind if I also mention this film project that I've got, which is called Locke, and I need Tom to play the lead." And we spoke about both in that meeting and in the end the deal was that I would do Taboo if he did…” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/092/steven-knight-2205_deals_i-spoke-to-tom-s-hardy-manager-and-said_3186211.jpg)
