My advice: Don't waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.
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Everyone is interesting. Everyone has something unexpected to offer and the job of acting is to pull it out of each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every person has unique qualities and stories that make them intriguing, which acting seeks to reveal.
In this quote, Meryl Streep highlights the idea that each individual possesses a depth of personality and experiences that can be uncovered. Acting, as an art form, involves exploring these hidden layers of a person, allowing their true selves and narratives to shine through, thus creating a richer and more engaging connection between individuals.
Themes
InterestingActingIndividualityStoriesConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a classroom setting to encourage students to appreciate their peers' backgrounds.
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