"Don't think for a moment that I'm really like any of the characters I've played. I'm not. That's why it's called 'acting'"
- Leonardo DiCaprio
About this Quote
In this quote, Leonardo DiCaprio is stressing the fact that as a star, he has the ability to portray a wide range of characters, however that does not mean he is really like any of them in real life. He wants to make it clear that acting is an ability and a profession, and it does not define who he is as an individual. By specifying "That's why it's called 'acting'," he is advising us that the essence of acting is to embody a character and bring them to life, but it does not show his true self. DiCaprio is highlighting the distinction in between his on-screen persona and his true identity, emphasizing the art of acting and the capability to change into different characters.
This quote is written / told by Leonardo DiCaprio somewhere between November 11, 1974 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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