Quote by Glenda Jackson

Acting is not about dressing up. Acting is about stripping bare. The whole essence of learning lines is to forget them so you can make them sound like you thought of them that instant.

Acting is not about dressing up. Acting is about stripping b

Summary

This quote highlights the true essence of acting. It emphasizes that acting is not merely about putting on costumes or disguises, but rather about exposing one's true self. The process of learning lines is essential, not to mechanically reproduce them, but to internalize them so deeply that they become spontaneous and natural. The goal is to deliver lines as if they are genuine thoughts that occur in the present moment, thus capturing the authenticity and immediacy of the character being portrayed.

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By Glenda Jackson

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