fly on the wall
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I started when I was 26 and I felt like I got to be a fly on the wall in so many incredible scenes with all-star actors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
"I've always wanted to be a fly on the wall and see what he's saying about our lads," said Tuipulotu.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
At 6′7″ tall, Smith knows he's rarely a fly on the wall when he arrives in a community with a camera.
From Scientific American • Oct. 17, 2023
I wanted it to be a fun ride and have people rooting for this family but also feeling they are with us as either a fly on the wall or part of this family.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2023
He tries to be a fly on the wall, and lets us talk among ourselves, giving advice and guiding us only when he needs to.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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