Actors have to be the perfect blend of complete realist and also idealist. They have to think that they are the best thing since sliced bread, but know that they're not.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Actors need confidence to perform but realism to stay grounded in reality.
- In plain terms
- You need to feel great but know you aren't actually perfect.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance self-confidence with humility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance ego and reality?
- What happens when confidence fades?
Another view
True confidence might not require believing you are the best.
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