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I was hanging out the other night with a bunch of friends I've known forever. They were saying, 'Look at you. You've grown into a swan.' I looked at them and said, 'My awkward phase lasted about three years longer than all of yours combined.' I related to the physical and emotional awkwardness Mia goes through. She has incredibly low self-esteem. A lot of my life was spent having the same thing, but I'm getting over that now.

Anne Hathaway#1

ActingGrowthEmpathyInsecuritySelf esteem

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker identifies with a character's awkwardness and low self-esteem based on personal experience.
In plain terms
I relate to this character because I was awkward and insecure too.
What can you take from it?
Personal struggles with insecurity help understand fictional characters.

Where it applies

  • actor interview
  • character analysis
  • personal reflection

Putting it to work

  • connect with roles
  • share personal stories
  • build empathy

Questions to consider

  • How does experience shape acting?
  • When did you feel awkward?

Another view

Not everyone relates to their specific experience of awkwardness.

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