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I love to come in and play with a wig or glasses or clothes. I love using props. Im from the Peter Sellers school of try
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"I love to come in and play with a wig or glasses or clothes. I love using props. I'm from the Peter Sellers school of trying to prepare for the character"

- Dan Aykroyd

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Dan Aykroyd is describing his approach to acting and character advancement. He believes in using props to assist him get into character. He is referring to the late star Peter Sellers, who was known for his ability to change himself into a variety of characters. Aykroyd thinks that utilizing props such as wigs, glasses, and clothing can help him to become the character he is playing. He believes that by utilizing props, he can better comprehend the character and bring them to life. Aykroyd's technique to acting is to use props to assist him enter character and to become the character he is playing. He thinks that by using props, he can much better understand the character and bring them to life. Aykroyd's technique to acting is to utilize props to help him enter into character and to become the character he is playing. He thinks that by using props, he can better comprehend the character and bring them to life.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Dan Aykroyd somewhere between July 1, 1952 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from Canada. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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