I think there's a difference between a working actor, a movie star and a celebrity. They're all three different things.
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I started out as a writer and a director. I started acting because I wanted to know how to relate to the actors. When people ask me what I do, I don't really say that I'm an actor, because actors often wait for someone to give them roles.
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What this quote means
Chadwick Boseman emphasizes the importance of understanding different roles in storytelling and the proactive nature of becoming an actor.
In this quote, Chadwick Boseman reflects on his journey in the film industry, highlighting how his background as a writer and director enriched his understanding of acting. He suggests that to truly connect with actors, one must immerse themselves in different perspectives, and even though he does not primarily identify as an actor, he acknowledges the importance of taking initiative rather than waiting passively for opportunities to arise.
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ActingDirectorRolesUnderstandingProactive
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Example use cases
In a speech about pursuing creative passions, one might quote Boseman to illustrate the importance of taking initiative.
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