Patricia Arquette: James Gandolfini ‘Slept in His Suit to Stay in Character’

Patricia Arquette: James Gandolfini 'Slept His Suit Stay Character' — Patricia Arquette looks overwhelmed by her black peak-shouldered black suit on the blue carpet for the Clinton Foundation fundraising dinner. Maybe if it hadn't had those flared sleeves. Maybe if she had worn her gorgeous blond hair loose with soft waves. So many maybes.

This story first appeared in the July 19 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

My heart goes out to his family. James was incredibly talented, and I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to work with him. He was very committed during the shooting of True Romance. I remember Tony Scott saying he slept in his suit in his car to stay in character. His work as Tony Soprano was flawless. It is a real loss to the creative community.

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