"And I've been acting for 39 years, so I define characters differently than I did in say Miami Vice"
- Edward James Olmos
About this Quote
In this quote, Edward James Olmos is reviewing his long profession as an actor. He is recommending that his approach to defining characters has actually changed throughout the years. He specifically mentions his function in the tv series Miami Vice, which aired in the 1980s. This suggests that his method to defining characters has actually developed since then. Olmos is likely describing the fact that he has gained more experience and understanding for many years, which has permitted him to much better comprehend and analyze characters. He has likely become more skilled at understanding the motivations and complexities of characters, which has permitted him to bring them to life in a more meaningful way. Olmos' quote is a testimony to the significance of experience and the worth of learning from each role.
This quote is written / told by Edward James Olmos somewhere between February 24, 1947 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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