“The classic, 'Romeo and Juliet,' for me, is the iconic story of young love.”

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This is a simple framing of a familiar story as the standard image of young love. It can be taken to mean that the work still stands for first passion, urgency, and the risks that come with them. It lands in any discussion about romantic stories that are intense, idealized, and shaped by youth.

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Originally said in English.

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About Sam Heughan

Scottish actor

Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor, best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the Starz drama series Outlander. His work on the show has brought him major recognition in television. He starred in Outlander from 2014 to 2026. For that role, he won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Cable Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actor and the Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television, and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series.

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