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Pretending to be other people is my game and that to me is the essence of the whole business of acting
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"Pretending to be other people is my game and that to me is the essence of the whole business of acting"

- John Hurt

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John Hurt's quote speaks to the heart of what it indicates to be a star. Acting is about taking on the function of another person and ending up being that individual. It has to do with embodying the character and bringing them to life. It has to do with comprehending the inspirations and emotions of the character and conveying them to the audience. It is about developing a credible and engaging performance. Hurt's quote emphasizes the significance of being able to handle different functions and to be able to convincingly depict them. It is a pointer that acting is not just about remembering lines and delivering them, but about ending up being the character and bringing them to life. It is a pointer that acting is an art form and needs ability and devotion.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by John Hurt somewhere between January 22, 1940 and today. He was a famous Actor from United Kingdom. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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