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For acting, the best way to be in character is to embody and become the character in the best way possible.

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As an actor, one’s job is to be the character and deliver it perfectly.

You know, I used to think that immersing myself into a full day of emotions would help me get into character. But it didn’t really work for me and I’d be extremely drained by the time I got on set. I think being authentic in your acting, enjoying the moment and believing your character’s story is very important.

One of the things I enjoy the most is the thrill of stepping into different characters and fully immersing myself in their world. It’s like going on an adventure every time I take on a new role. Exploring their backgrounds, motivations, and emotions is like unlocking a treasure trove of human experiences. It allows me to stretch my creativity and push the boundaries of what I thought was possible.* When you’re playing someone, I feel the character taking over me, but I am also influencing the character. Becoming embodied in the character on set is, what I think, makes a really powerful actor. If the character is good enough in a script, it really affects you. This is why I try and become the character for one or two weeks.

I feel like you kind of have to live life to its fullest in order to be a good actor. Draw on experiences. The more experiences the better, and I really have had a lot of experiences in life, even at my young age.

To that extent that you can sustain and maintain that childlike part of your personality is probably the best part of acting.

There are actors who have a naturally cold aura. I don’t think I’m a big fan of that. You have to talk about people’s lives [in acting]. We probably don’t understand [others] 100 percent. It’s not possible. But I believe that the best method for acting is to love other people. ... I think there has to be warmth toward living beings

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The full package of being a good actor is that one can embrace any character. There could be challenges sometimes, but one cannot be considered a good actor without being bold enough to explore one’s skills at length.

I think, as an actor, you create things for your character that you think will make it more personal to you, because on the day, you want to make sure that you're truly there in the moment.

As an actor, you are required to immerse yourself into a role, so much that you can’t afford to have any airs and graces.If I have to play a market woman for instance, I would have to portray such a role as naturally as possible. In doing this, I would have to let go of the ex-beauty queen or diva toga.

As an actor, I love the ability to immerse myself in different characters and bring stories to life. Acting allows you to explore diverse emotions, experiences, and perspectives, enabling you to connect with audiences on an emotional level.

"To that extent that you can sustain and maintain that childlike part of your personality is probably the best part of acting.

Quoted in "Paul Newman's Road To Glory", interview with Paul Fischer, Film Monthly (2002-07-01)"

to be a good actor you must put aside your behavior so that you imitate the character the gave you in film and every one who will see that film will be convised (Ubundi gukina filime ni ukuva muri wowe ukajya mu cyo baguhaye ko ugomba gukina, neza ugakina character (imico) y’uriya muntu (Intare y’Ingore, Umubyeyi Gito…) buri wese akabona ko ari byo kandi atari byo).

to be a good actor you must put aside your behavior so that you imitate the character the gave you in film and every one who will see that film will be convised (Ubundi gukina filime ni ukuva muri wowe ukajya mu cyo baguhaye ko ugomba gukina, neza ugakina character (imico) y’uriya muntu (Intare y’Ingore, Umubyeyi Gito…) buri wese akabona ko ari byo kandi atari byo).

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