I think substitution is a huge part of acting, but I don't personalise my work that much.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The idea of transformation - playing something I'm not - is the bit I enjoy most about acting.
Ultimately, the idea of acting is to understand the people you're playing, and then where they're coming from is not so mystifying. You've got to detox a bit after, though.
Acting is a whole boatload of fun, but I prefer to do it on my own terms.
With acting, you are a small part of the creative process, and sometimes it is hard to feel like you are making an impact.
My primary instinct as an actor is not the big transformation. It's thrilling if a performer can do that well, but that's not me. Often with actors, it's a case of witnessing a big party piece but wondering afterwards, where's the substance?
Acting has always been very comfortable for me, so it allows me to pay attention to other parts of the process literally while I'm acting.
Acting is a bit of a substitute for life.
When it's working, what acting is really about is getting into the essence of a moment in a creative, joyous way - through whatever frees you up.
The best thing about acting is that I get to lose myself in another character and actually get paid for it... It's a great outlet. I'm not really sure who I am - it seems I change every day.
Acting is perception, and as long as I'm honest with myself in my work, someone will appreciate it.