Mary Elizabeth Winstead on peer admiration

The speaker discusses feeling star-struck by Bruce Willis and Quentin Tarantino, despite their own success. They express nervousness around big stars and surprise when admired figures recognize their work. The speaker also reflects on self-doubt and the surreal experience of being acknowledged by those they admire. Finally, they talk about future collaboration aspirations.

Which actor does the speaker find it hard to get used to being around due to their star status?

• Bruce Willis

• Robert Downey Jr.

• Leonardo DiCaprio

• Tom Hanks

Who is the director that the speaker mentions being star-struck by?

• Quentin Tarantino

• Steven Spielberg

• Martin Scorsese

• Christopher Nolan

How does the speaker feel when a celebrity admires their work?

• Confident and assured

• Confused and disbelieving

• Overwhelmed with joy

• Indifferent

What does the speaker often question when a celebrity praises their work?

• If they are being pranked

• If they are truly talented

• If they are dreaming

• If they are being mistaken for another actor

What is the speaker contemplating in the final section of the transcript?

• Retirement plans

• A new career path

• Future collaborations with celebrities

• Their next movie role