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I dont think you can ever completely transform yourself on film, but if you do your job well, you can make people believ
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"I don't think you can ever completely transform yourself on film, but if you do your job well, you can make people believe that you're the character you're trying to be"

- Frances McDormand

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In this quote, Frances McDormand is revealing her belief that while it might not be possible to completely change oneself on movie, it is possible to persuade the audience that you are the character you are representing. This highlights the power of acting and the ability to immerse oneself into a role. McDormand acknowledges that there will constantly belong of the star that remains, but through proficient efficiency, they can make the audience think in the character they are playing. This quote speaks with the devotion and talent required to bring a character to life on screen and the impact it can have on the audience's perception.

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Frances McDormand This quote is written / told by Frances McDormand somewhere between June 23, 1957 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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