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Matt Damon Remembers Philip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman volition ever beryllium the master successful Justin Long's eyes.
The Dodgeball prima marked the 9th day of the Capote actor's decease with an affectional tribute reflecting connected the archetypal clip the brace met.
"Thinking astir Phil Hoffman today. Can't judge it's been 9 years…," Justin wrote successful Feb. 2 Instagram station alongside of photograph with Philip and Sam Rockwell. "Sam Rockwell and I were shooting the movie 'Galaxy Quest' (my first) successful the summertime of '99. One time Sam said 'My person Phil is gonna halt by a small later.' I tried to play it chill but it must've been evident however excited I was astatine adjacent the anticipation that the 'Phil' helium was referring to was 'Seymour Hoffman."
He continued, "When helium drove up to wherever we each were, I was instantly struck by however boisterous and jokey helium was with Sam and our different friend, Leif-definitely not a 'Philip' but a 'Phil.' Knowing what a immense instrumentality I was, Sam wanted to present america and I americium everlastingly grateful that helium did."
Justin noted that Philip—who died in February 2014 astatine the property of 46—was "an acting god" to him erstwhile helium archetypal entered the industry, adding that the Oscar victor was his "Meryl Streep or Marlon Brando."
And the He's Just Not That into You histrion noted Philip's power continues to signifier his attack to work, stating, "Whenever I'm stuck successful a country I often find myself reasoning 'What would Phil do?' - it ever grounds maine successful the truth."
The 44-year-old went connected to stock however overmuch helium missed proceeding Philip's infectious laugh.
"When I deliberation of him present I tin besides inactive perceive his laugh. He'd laughter truthful hard he'd get a small wheezy and his eyes glistened with emerging tears - afloat and bold and lacking adjacent a hint of self-consciousness," Justin concluded. "He laughed the mode helium acted. Today I'm missing some #tbt."
