"Layers are not difficult for me. You have the luxury of takes, so if you feel like, say, you did not take in the fact that your aunt is across the way in one take, you do it again and try to add that piece"
- Gillian Anderson
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In this quote, Gillian Anderson is discussing her approach to acting and how she handles layers in a scene. She explains that layers are not an obstacle for her, as she has the high-end of multiple takes. This means that if she feels like she didn't totally catch a particular aspect of her character or the scene in one take, she has the chance to do it once again and add that missing piece. This allows her to totally immerse herself in the character and the scene, guaranteeing that all the required layers are present. Anderson's technique highlights the importance of attention to information and the devotion needed to create a really authentic performance.
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