It's a slight stretch of the imagination but most people are alike in most ways so I've never had any trouble identifying with the character that I'm playing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He finds it easy to connect with roles because he believes most people share fundamental similarities.
- In plain terms
- People are mostly alike, so he can relate to any character he plays.
- What can you take from it?
- Finding common ground with others makes understanding different roles easier.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes humans similar versus different?
- Is empathy based on similarity?
Another view
Not everyone agrees that people are mostly alike in meaningful ways.
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