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Attention Quote by Dan Gilroy

“When I'm directing, I noticed I'm not using my subconscious…” quote by Dan Gilroy — Download Open image

“When I'm directing, I noticed I'm not using my subconscious at all. I'm literally using the whole front part of my brain all the time. When you walk on the set, every moment you have to be there because something's going on that requires attention.”

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