Actresses Quote by Anna Deavere Smith
“I mean, I think that - as an actress, in particular, I'm basically a fool, and I see the world upside down.”
About This Quote
She acknowledges feeling naive and perceiving the world from an unconventional angle, highlighting her self‑awareness as an actress.
In simple terms: She admits she feels foolish and sees things differently.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and unique perspective.
Themes
self‑awareness
humility
perspective
Mood
playful
introspective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- acting workshops
- personal growth
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
psychology
role‑play
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling like a fool aid creativity?
- What benefits arise from seeing the world upside down?
A Different Perspective
Being overly self‑critical can hinder confidence.
![“I think as an actress before I was on Twitter I thought, I'm only doing drama [and dramatic roles]... but then as soon I started tweeting it was like, "Oh you're the funny girl!"... but that was never how I saw myself. It's changed how I seem in other people's eyes.” quote by Jenny Mollen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/143/jenny-mollen-13187_actresses_i-think-as-an-actress-before-i-was-on-tw_545801.jpg)
