Quote by Charlie Chaplin

I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed, the clothes and the make-up made me feel the person he was. I began to know him, and by the time I walked onto the stage he was fully born.

I had no idea of the character. But the moment I was dressed

Summary

This quote highlights the transformative power of clothes and make-up in the process of becoming a character. The speaker initially has no understanding of the character, but once they undergo the physical transformation, they start to feel a connection and understanding. Through the act of dressing and applying make-up, the character begins to emerge and fully come to life within them. It speaks to the idea that external appearance can greatly influence one's internal perception and portrayal of a character.

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By Charlie Chaplin

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