"None of the characters I've played are really like me. That would be boring. That wouldn't be acting"
- Anna Paquin
About this Quote
Anna Paquin's quote speaks to the power of acting as well as the ability to transform into a personality that is different from oneself. She is claiming that if she were to play a character that was as well similar to her, it would certainly be boring and also not need any real acting. This quote highlights the importance of being able to tip outside of oneself and end up being somebody else. It also talks with the imagination as well as imagination that is needed to be an effective star. By being able to take on various roles and identities, actors are able to bring stories to life and develop an one-of-a-kind experience for the target market. Anna Paquin's quote is a pointer of the power of acting and also the significance of being able to step beyond oneself and also end up being somebody else.
This quote is written / told by Anna Paquin somewhere between July 24, 1982 and today. She was a famous Actress from Canada.
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