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Quote by Michael Caine
A movie star gets a script and he says, how can I change this script to suit me. A movie actor gets a script and says, how can I change me to suit this script?
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Understanding this quote
The quote contrasts two approaches to acting. A “movie star” is presented as reshaping the script around his own established image, while a “movie actor” reshapes himself to fit the script. It suggests that acting involves serving the character and story, not merely making the role conform to the performer.
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- The Guardian
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