People call me an over-actor, people who say this might call Van Gogh an over- painter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exaggeration in performance can be as valid as in painting.
- In plain terms
- Being dramatic is okay if it fits the art.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your style even if criticized.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- Is exaggeration ever valid?
Another view
Does not address cases where acting is genuinely bad.
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