You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.
Elia KazanRead
Acting, I found, was the biggest charge I ever had. What other artist has it so good? Approval so quick?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the joy and excitement that an actor feels in their craft due to the immediate feedback received from the audience.
Elia Kazan reflects on the exhilaration of acting, suggesting that no other art form provides such immediate and palpable approval from an audience. He appreciates the unique thrill of performing, where the artist can receive instant validation, making it a deeply fulfilling experience.
Themes
ActingArtApprovalPerformanceExcitement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an acting workshop, one might say, 'As Elia Kazan once said, acting is the biggest charge I ever had, reminding us of the joy we find in our performances.'
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