Abe lincoln was. When he looked at someone he waited. He really listened to what they had to say. And he was able to talk to probably the smartest and the least educated the exact same way. What a gift. It was amazing. You understood why he was so great. Sally field was off the hook as his wife. Mary todd who was a little a little cuckoo. I just adore everything spielberg does. I heard she wanted this role but he didnt want her for it. He thinks shes a brilliant actress, didnt think she was right for it or something. You never know if what you read is true, but anyway, theres a story he couldnt get her off his mind, then asked her to test. Just to see if it was right. Daniel day lewis and she did a screen test and he said, good morning, mother, just like lincoln would. Good morning, mr. President. They stayed in complete, total character the entire time and it was electric when they were together. Thats how it happened. I hope that storys true. This is based on a book called team of ri