Certainly as actors, and maybe as directors, you've got to…
“Certainly as actors, and maybe as directors, you've got to hang on to something childlike. You've got to know what play is. I haven't worked with Mike Leigh, but I know him very well and there's something open in his eyes about what's in front of him. And the same is true of Alfonso in a Mexican, mad way. There's an enthusiastic response to something. Neil Jordan, the same, when he gets excited . You just want to know there's a human being in there.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Actors must retain childlike curiosity and openness to discover humanity in performance.
In simple terms: Stay playful and open to find humanity in art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace childlike wonder in creative work.
Themes
creativity
play
humanity
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film
- personal growth
- collaboration
Key Concepts
acting
directing
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep playfulness in professional life?
- What does “human being” mean in your work?
A Different Perspective
Childlike play can be hard to maintain under commercial pressure.