"I'm still trying to figure out what the right line is between myself and the people I play. Sometimes I go too far one way or too far the other"
- Maggie Gyllenhaal
About this Quote
In this quote, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal reflects on the fragile balance between her individuality and the characters she portrays on screen. She acknowledges the difficulty of finding the ideal line between fully immersing herself in a function and maintaining her own sense of self. Gyllenhaal admits that sometimes, she may become too consumed by a character and forget her own identity, while other times she may not completely devote to a function and battle to totally embody the character. This quote highlights the complexity of an actor's task and the consistent navigation between their own identity and the characters they bring to life.
This quote is written / told by Maggie Gyllenhaal somewhere between November 16, 1977 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
The author also have 20 other quotes.
"The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding"
