The litmus test for whether I want to take on a role or not is usually fear. If I'm afraid of it, then I want to do it.
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You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.
I'm not scared of anything in particular, but I am motivated by a fear of failure as opposed to a need to succeed.
I feel completely fearless when I'm on stage. And also totally fearful. There's the fear that I'm not making a very smart career move sometimes, but there's the stronger belief that these things need to be said.
But I'm someone who the more afraid I am, the more I want to do it to get the fear over with.
Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.
If something scares me, then I have to do it. My biggest fear in life is fear.
Whenever there's a role that scares me, I get panicked and nervous. I know that greatness might come because I'm going to get out of my own element and comfort zone.
I tend to think you're fearless when you recognize why you should be scared of things, but do them anyway.
I think part of what acting did for me is it kind of represents all my greatest fears. I'm sort of compelled to do it, but at the same time, it's so frightening. But I think that the things that frighten me the most in life are the things I should be doing.
I think fear is unavoidable and that, when recognized and embraced, it's something that can work for you - especially in the audition room.
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