Great acting is being able to create a character. Great character is being able to be yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He distinguishes the technical skill of acting from the personal authenticity required to be truly oneself.
- In plain terms
- Acting is making up a character, but being yourself is harder and more important.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity is a higher standard than performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it possible to separate character from self?
- Which is more valuable: craft or authenticity?
Another view
The line between character and self can blur for many performers.
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