Quote by Amber Benson
The acting is something that will always be a part of my life, but the writing gives me a lot more creative freedom. You're a pawn in somebody else's chess game, whereas as a writer and as a director, you get to call the shots. And that's very thrilling.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their preference for writing over acting due to the greater creative freedom it offers. They describe acting as being controlled by others, essentially a pawn in someone else's plan, whereas writing and directing allows them to have control and make decisions. This power to call the shots is portrayed as thrilling, highlighting the satisfaction they derive from being in creative control of their own work.
By Amber Benson