"This friend of mine said he was surprised to find that - I don't think it's quite a majority - a bigger percentage of actors are introverts than extroverts. It was a big surprise to him. Now, I know me, and I'll do anything if I'm playing a character. Or anything that's true to the character, anyway. But in real life I'm a little more withdrawn"

Jackie Weaver's quote suggests that she is an introvert in real life, however is willing to do whatever it requires to remain real to a character she is playing. Her friend was amazed to find that a larger percentage of stars are introverts than extroverts, which was a big surprise to him. This might be because extroverts are frequently viewed as more outbound and better suited to the spotlight of acting. Nevertheless, Jackie Weaver's quote recommends that introverts can also be successful in the acting market, as they can utilize their introversion to their advantage when playing a character. Jackie Weaver's quote also recommends that introverts can be more withdrawn in real life, but can still be successful in the acting market.