"You know, I find it so difficult being a... as a matter of fact, little do people know that most of the leading members of the cast have a background that they would never expect them to have, and play the show they did"
- Werner Klemperer
About this Quote
This quote by Werner Klemperer speaks to the problem of being a star. He recommends that much of the leading members of the actors have a background that is unforeseen and that they are able to play the show they do despite this. This speaks with the power of acting as well as the capacity of stars to take on roles that are various from their very own life experiences. It also speaks to the value of casting directors to find the best actors for the appropriate roles. Klemperer's quote is a reminder that actors can wonderful points and that they need to be given the opportunity to reveal their skill. It likewise speaks to the value of diversity in casting, as it enables a wider variety of tales to be told as well as for actors to be able to reveal their range.
"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"
