"I try to always stretch myself to fit the characters that have been presented"
- Kathy Bates
About this Quote
In this quote, starlet Kathy Bates discusses her technique to representing characters in film and television. She reveals a willingness to adjust and mold herself to the characters and functions she is given, instead of trying to force them into a preconceived mold. This suggests a high degree of professionalism and devotion to her craft, as well as a desire to completely live in the characters she plays in order to bring them to life on screen. By being open to new obstacles and actively working to press her limits as an actor, Bates demonstrates an ongoing dedication to quality in her work.
This quote is written / told by Kathy Bates somewhere between June 28, 1948 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA.
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"I think for anybody reading the book they're going to get an idea in their heads of all those characters, and I think that once that gets fixed, it's quite hard to shake"