INTERVIEW - James Franco on being lonely growing up.

The speaker reflects on the recurring themes of loneliness and isolation in their movies, tracing these themes back to their youth in Palo Alto. Despite having friends, they often found themselves in trouble, leading to periods of isolation. This isolation, while initially sad, became a time of personal growth, sparking a serious interest in literature, art, and acting. The speaker has mixed feelings about this period, recognizing both the challenges and the opportunities it presented.

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