Acting Quote by Aaron Tveit
“I had an acting teacher tell me once that if you're playing a car salesman, you don't want to be an OK car salesman, you want to play the best car salesman.”
About This Quote
To fully embody a role, you must exceed the baseline and embody the character's peak performance, not merely settle for mediocrity.
In simple terms: Excellence over adequacy
Key Takeaway
Aim for the highest version of a role
Themes
performance
craft
excellence
characterization
mindset
Mood
determined
ambitious
Type
advice
instruction
When to use this quote
- auditions
- theatrical rehearsals
- film set preparation
- improvisation workshops
Key Concepts
method acting
role immersion
professional standards
Practical Applications
- actor training programs
- coaching sessions
Questions to Reflect On
- How does striving for the 'best' change your preparation?
- What risks arise from over‑playing a role?
