"Sometimes in my class I have people come in and do monologues inspired by people they know and I always find that to be useful to do specifics about somebody and then you're actually doing a character and not doing some random old lady or something"

This quote by Amy Poehler speaks to the importance of specificity in character advancement. By having her students draw inspiration from individuals they understand, she is encouraging them to produce characters that are based on real individuals, instead of generic archetypes. This permits the students to bring a level of realism to their efficiencies that would otherwise be missing out on. By concentrating on the particular information of an individual, such as their quirks, speech patterns, and physical qualities, the trainees can create a character that is more credible and interesting. This technique to character development can be applied to any kind of performance, from monologues to full-length plays. By making the effort to develop a character that is based on a genuine individual, the audience will be able to connect with the character on a deeper level.