Quote by Michael Sheen

I think I'm becoming more relaxed in front of a camera. I suppose I'll always feel slightly more at home on stage. It's more of an actor's medium. You are your own editor, nobody else is choosing what is being seen of you.


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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their growing ease in front of a camera compared to being on stage. They express a preference for the stage, considering it to be more suited for actors. On stage, an actor has control over their performance and how they are presented, as they are their own editor. Conversely, in front of a camera, other individuals decide what is shown of them. This highlights the speaker's inclination towards the raw and immediate nature of live performance, where they can fully embody their role without external manipulation.

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