[b]Malcolm McDowell
The definition of insanity in Texas is so insane that it’s impossible to be insane in Texas.[/b]
And he would know this…how? Though, sure, point taken.
One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place.
Hint, hint?
The most dangerous people are always clever, compelling, and charismatic.
Here? Let’s name names. You know, if there are any.
I am a professional actor and I don’t go about moralizing about what the character does. Otherwise, seriously, why be an actor? You’re not making some kind of social statement. That’s not what actors do. They may inadvertently do it, but it’s because of the script, not the acting.
Technically as it were.
Let’s not get too precious about it: actors are not heart surgeons or brain surgeons. We are just entertaining people.
So, what’s that make us then?
The great thing about Burgess’s work is the dichotomy of making the hero or anti-hero an immoral man. And that’s what makes it interesting. Because, you know, you are sucked into kind of liking this guy.
For others of course it’s Hannibal Lector.