"An actor should be ready to play any role within reason. For example, I think the most ridiculous thing for me to do would be to try and play Shakespeare"
- Glenn Ford
About this Quote
This quote by Glenn Ford speaks to the importance of flexibility for a star. He recommends that an actor needs to be prepared to handle any role, as long as it is within factor. He then goes on to give an example of what he believes to be an unreasonable function for him to take on - playing Shakespeare. This quote highlights the importance of an actor being able to adapt to different functions and categories, and to be able to acknowledge when a function is not ideal for them. It also speaks to the importance of having a good understanding of one's own strengths and weak points as a star. By understanding what roles they are best matched for, an actor can make sure that they are always giving their finest performance.
This quote is written / told by Glenn Ford between May 1, 1916 and August 30, 2006. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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