"Inside of all the makeup and the character and makeup, it's you, and I think that's what the audience is really interested in... you, how you're going to cope with the situation, the obstacles, the troubles that the writer put in front of you"

In this quote, Gregory Peck is highlighting the value of credibility in acting. He recommends that in spite of making use of makeup and the production of a character, the real essence of the actor still shines through. The audience is not simply interested in the external appearance or efficiency, but rather in the star's ability to depict the emotions and battles of the character. Peck stresses that it is the actor's personal interpretation and response to the obstacles provided by the writer that genuinely mesmerizes the audience. This quote functions as a pointer that at the core of every efficiency is the individuality and humanity of the star.