"My primary instinct as an actor is not the big transformation. It's thrilling if a performer can do that well, but that's not me. Often with actors, it's a case of witnessing a big party piece but wondering afterwards, where's the substance?"
- Colin Firth
About this Quote
This quote by Colin Firth speaks to the idea that a star's main impulse should not be to change themselves into a character, but rather to concentrate on the substance of the character. He believes that while it is impressive to witness a performer's capability to change themselves, it is more important to concentrate on the substance of the character. He suggests that frequently, actors will place on a huge show, but it is the substance of the character that is more important. He thinks that a star ought to focus on the compound of the character, rather than the improvement. This quote speaks to the idea that a star must focus on the compound of the character, instead of the change, in order to develop a more meaningful performance.
"One has children in the expectation of dying before them. In fact, you want to make damn sure you die before them, just as you plant a tree or build a house knowing, hoping that it will outlive you. That's how the human species has done as well as it has"
