Quote by Derek Jacobi

I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my working capacity. I live in the world of my imagination.

I am an actor and I live in the world of pretend in my worki

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, who is an actor, shares their perspective on their profession. They explain that when they are working, they inhabit a world of make-believe and creativity. Acting allows them to step into the realm of their imagination and assume different characters and personas. This insight sheds light on the actor's ability to separate their professional life, where they explore and express themselves in a fictional realm, from their personal life and the real world they inhabit outside of their work.

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Imagination

By Derek Jacobi

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