Famous quote by Mary Tyler Moore

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Im not an actress who can create a character. I play me
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"I'm not an actress who can create a character. I play me"

- Mary Tyler Moore

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Mary Tyler Moore's quote talks to her method to acting. She was not an actress who might develop a character from scratch, but rather she played herself. This recommends that she was a naturalistic star, one who used her own personality and experiences to bring a character to life. She was not thinking about developing a character from absolutely nothing, but rather utilized her own life to inform her efficiencies. This method to acting was highly effective for her, as she had the ability to bring an unique and genuine quality to her roles. Her quote speaks with her commitment to her craft and her ability to bring a character to life in a manner that was both believable and amusing.

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Mary Tyler Moore This quote is written / told by Mary Tyler Moore somewhere between December 29, 1936 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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