I often talk with other actors about that time when you've just finished a job, because I think you do take on the characteristics of some of the characters you play. Sometimes it can be a great thing and sometimes it's a bit haunting because you're not quite sure how to leave it on set. My dad talks about it as being 'de-personalised.'

Summary

This quote discusses the phenomenon of actors taking on the characteristics of the characters they play. The speaker shares that after finishing a job, they sometimes experience a lingering effect from these characters. They explain that this can be both positive and unsettling, as they struggle to separate themselves from the role. The term "de-personalized," mentioned by the speaker's father, suggests the need to detach oneself from the character's personality, emphasizing the challenge of disengaging from these fictional personas.

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