Quote by Sam Shepard

It's funny, in a way the actor is a writer. It's not like the two things are so separate as to be like apples and oranges. The writer and the actor are one.

It's funny, in a way the actor is a writer. It's not like th

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This quote suggests that being an actor is akin to being a writer because both involve creative expression. It dismisses the notion that writing and acting are entirely different endeavors, as they ultimately originate from the same source of imagination and storytelling. The quote highlights the interconnectedness of these two artistic realms, implying that writers and actors share a mutual understanding and can appreciate the similarities in their craft. Overall, it portrays the actor as a storyteller, capable of embodying and conveying the words and ideas written by a writer.

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