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I think as an actor you have to be open to your emotions - that's how you tap into other characters. Besides, by being so open I've come to terms with how screwed I am!

People are really emotionally affected by actors. And it's hard to know how to behave in a way that doesn't impose or withdraw. Because everybody wants your attention.

You see people in different situations behaving in very different ways. That can only benefit you as an actor.

People are really emotionally affected by actors. And it's hard to know how to behave in a way that doesn't impose or withdraw. Because everybody wants your attention. Everywhere you go, you know?

The thing about being an actor is that you turn into other people. You have to hide yourself a bit in order to let that other person come out.

If you're really being honest with yourself when you're acting, part of it is touching the real you. You can only separate yourself so much from the character. Those vulnerable moments do touch me.

You are exposing yourself all the time as an actor. There's the risk of being thought of as bad or boring or unattractive.

When you work as an actor, you've got to feel safe even in what appears to be the simplest things.

The thing is, if I try to talk about acting, I come off as moaning. But I'm privileged. I think it's all about control. Acting is vulnerable because you're not in control of anything. You have to give up a lot of your trust; it's up to somebody else what they do with what you've given them.

Part of the reason of being an actor is you like playing other people's lives and exploring all the psychologies in that and the emotions.