Army Quote by Daniel Radcliffe
![“I think it was pretty obvious early on that we had both come with kind of the same attitude of "Let's just [jump] in," and neither of us was going to be precious about it. I feel like the thing that we learned is, weirdly, the most intimate thing or a very intimate thing you can do to somebody is…” quote by Daniel Radcliffe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d64/daniel-radcliffe-919_army_i-think-it-was-pretty-obvious-early-on-t_3127020.jpg)
“I think it was pretty obvious early on that we had both come with kind of the same attitude of "Let's just [jump] in," and neither of us was going to be precious about it. I feel like the thing that we learned is, weirdly, the most intimate thing or a very intimate thing you can do to somebody is hold their tongue with your fingers. When Paul [Dano] is making me talk [in Swiss Army Man].”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2016
They learned that diving in together without hesitation creates deep intimacy, symbolized by holding someone's tongue.
In simple terms: Boldly acting together builds deep connection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fearless collaboration.
Themes
intimacy
collaboration
vulnerability
Mood
playful
intimate
Type
conversational
reflective
When to use this quote
- team projects
- creative partnerships
- first dates
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure mutual consent when sharing vulnerability?
- When does boldness become reckless?
A Different Perspective
Such intimacy can be uncomfortable or invasive if boundaries aren't respected.
![“Paul [Dano] was amazing at carrying me around [in Swiss Army Man]. I wanted to be there as much as possible but didn't want to hurt Paul's back, but Paul often chose me over the dummy many times on the set. But yeah, to be honest, a little bit of preparation I did with my friend in my flat could…” quote by Daniel Radcliffe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/989/daniel-radcliffe-919_army_paul-dano-was-amazing-at-carrying-me-aro_2055284.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
