Quote by Patty Duke

Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line. It is creative to be able to interpret someone's words and breathe life into them.

Actors take risks all the time. We put ourselves on the line

Summary

This quote highlights the courageous and artistic nature of acting. Actors continuously expose themselves to uncertainty by taking risks and placing their vulnerability on display. Through their interpretative skills, they are able to bring resonance and vitality to the words of others, transforming them into living, breathing characters. By embracing this creative process, actors contribute to the production of meaningful and powerful storytelling.

By Patty Duke

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