--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My character Milly in 'The Boy Who Could…" description: "\"My character Milly in 'The Boy Who Could Fly' was a very strong part. There were dramatic moments, and there were humorous moments, too. The whole stor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82f/lucy-deakins-62724_behind_my-character-milly-in-the-boy-who-could_1173037.jpg" --- # My character Milly in 'The Boy Who Could Fly' was a very… ![“My character Milly in 'The Boy Who Could Fly' was a very strong part. There were dramatic moments, and there were humorous moments, too. The whole story with Eric Underwood's character was just wonderful, and the messages behind the script were very important to me.” quote by Lucy Deakins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82f/lucy-deakins-62724_behind_my-character-milly-in-the-boy-who-could_1173037.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82f/lucy-deakins-62724_behind_my-character-milly-in-the-boy-who-could_1173037.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/82f/lucy-deakins-62724_behind_my-character-milly-in-the-boy-who-could_1173037.jpg) > “My character Milly in 'The Boy Who Could Fly' was a very strong part. There were dramatic moments, and there were humorous moments, too. The whole story with Eric Underwood's character was just wonderful, and the messages behind the script were very important to me.” [Lucy Deakins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lucy-deakins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A strong character can bring depth and humor, enriching the story and its message. **In simple terms:** A vivid character adds depth and humor. Key Takeaway Create layered characters for impact. Themes character development humor drama storytelling Mood inspirational thoughtful Type cinematic character study When to use this quote - acting - screenwriting - directing - film analysis Key Concepts narrative balance emotional resonance Questions to Reflect On - What makes a character both strong and relatable? - How does humor affect dramatic tension? 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