The challenge was to capture the stillness of him. I have kind of semi-frantic, nervous energy. Harnessing that was something I thought I'd have to work out. Shooting in the wilderness, the stillness became like this innate quality.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He transformed his natural nervous energy into a calm character trait.
- In plain terms
- He turned his restless energy into stillness for his role.
- What can you take from it?
- Work natural traits into your strengths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you manage your energy?
- What natural trait helps you most?
Another view
Not all traits can be easily reshaped for performance.
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