"Acting is probably the greatest therapy in the world. You can get a lot stuff out of you on the set so you don't have to take it home with you at night. It's the stuff between the lines, the empty space between those lines which is interesting"
- Robert Carlyle
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Carlyle speaks to the power of functioning as a type of treatment. Performing enables us to reveal our feelings and sensations in a safe and controlled environment, without having to take them house with us during the night. It is the subtle nuances of our performance, the things that are not stated, that can be the most powerful. The void between the lines can be filled with feeling and meaning, allowing us to explore our innermost thoughts and feelings. Performing can be a powerful tool for self-expression and self-discovery, and can be an excellent method to process and release emotions that we may not have the ability to reveal in our daily lives.
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