"Acting is the most minor of gifts. After all, Shirley Temple could do it when she was four"
- Katharine Hepburn
About this Quote
Katharine Hepburn's quote suggests that acting is a reasonably easy skill to get. She utilizes Shirley Temple as an example, keeping in mind that also a four-year-old might do it. This suggests that acting is not a specifically hard or impressive talent. Hepburn is likely trying to stress that there are more crucial presents to have than the ability to act. She might be recommending that those who are absolutely skilled must concentrate on developing their skills in various other areas, instead of counting on their acting capacity. By downplaying the importance of acting, Hepburn is most likely trying to encourage people to seek more meaningful and rewarding quests.
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