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The quote suggests that falling in love can be self-centered, with a person projecting an idea of romance onto someone else. It implies that love may involve acting out a desired role rather than simply discovering a perfect match. The speaker frames romance as something people perform as much as feel.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ryan Gosling
Canadian actor, singer, and musician
Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor, singer, and musician. He has worked across independent films and major studio features, and is known for a career that has reached a wide global audience. As a leading actor, his films have grossed more than US$4 billion worldwide. He has received a Golden Globe Award and has also been nominated for three Academy Awards, nine Critics' Choice Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
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