Famous quote by Tony Shalhoub

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I still think of myself as a stage actor. When I do film and television I try to implement what I was taught to do in th
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"I still think of myself as a stage actor. When I do film and television I try to implement what I was taught to do in theatre, to try to stretch into characters that are far from myself"

- Tony Shalhoub

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Tony Shalhoub's quote talks to the value of theatre in his acting career. He views himself as a stage star firstly, and when he takes on functions in movie and television, he utilizes the methods he found out in theatre to stretch himself into characters that are far from his own personality. This quote highlights the significance of theatre in the development of an actor's craft. Theatre supplies a platform for stars to check out and develop their abilities, and to handle functions that are far from their own life experiences. By utilizing the methods he learned in theatre, Tony Shalhoub is able to bring an unique viewpoint to his functions in film and television. His quote speaks to the power of theatre in the advancement of a star's craft, and the value of stretching oneself to handle roles that are far from one's own life experiences.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tony Shalhoub somewhere between October 9, 1953 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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