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I think a lot of directors over the years have cast me because they see something of another generation in me: you know, certain people look like they've come from the 19th century. Because I have classical background I suppose that is more suitable to patriarchal roles and easily infuses them.

~Christopher Plummer

Topics: Another Background Because Cast Century Certain Classical Come Directors Easily Generation Know Like Look Lot Me More Over Patriarchal People Roles See Something Suitable Suppose Them Think Years You I Think 19Th Century

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When I was young, I played the piano and studied classical music and jazz. I wanted to be a concert pianist, and if I'd devoted myself to it, I could have been. But it would have been too much work and a very lonely life.

~Christopher Plummer

Topics: Been Classical Classical Music Concert Could Devoted Jazz Life Lonely Lonely Life Much Music Myself Pianist Piano Played Studied Too Too Much Very Wanted Work Would Young

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Never forget your sense of humour.

~Christopher Plummer

Topics: Forget Humour Never Never Forget Sense Your

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A lot of people want to retire; I couldn't. You don't retire in our business. What, play golf and watch television? Oh, please.

~Christopher Plummer

Topics: Business Golf Lot Oh Our People Play Play Golf Please Retire Television Want Watch You

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I was an only child, so I was very demanding. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I wasn't very pleasant.

~Christopher Plummer

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I wasn't thrilled about 'The Sound Of Music' - not the movie itself but my role in it. Captain Von Trapp was a bore, and they tried to help by giving it a bit more cynicism, but it wasn't my favourite role. I enjoyed the music, and I loved Julie Andrews.

~Christopher Plummer

Topics: About Bit Bore Captain Cynicism Enjoyed Favourite Giving Help Itself Julie Loved More Movie Music Role Sound Sound Of Music Thrilled Tried

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I hate turbulence in life, but also on planes.

~Christopher Plummer

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Biography

Nationality: Canadian

Type: Actor

Born: December 13th, 1929

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