"And it's a human need to be told stories. The more we're governed by idiots and have no control over our destinies, the more we need to tell stories to each other about who we are, why we are, where we come from, and what might be possible."
Alan Rickman was an English actor known for stage and screen performances. He received international recognition for roles including Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Severus Snape in the Harry Potter film series. His career also included acclaimed theater direction and dramatic roles.