Acting is the perfect idiot's profession.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acting involves portraying characters who may not think or act logically.
- In plain terms
- Acting is about pretending to be someone else.
- What can you take from it?
- Acting requires stepping outside your true self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your view on acting?
- Is acting real or fake?
Another view
It undervalues the skill required for good acting.
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