--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I just want to keep finding special…" description: "\"I just want to keep finding special characters that I feel like I can bring to life and characters that are real and not superficial.\" — Aubrey Plaza" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56d/aubrey-plaza-8297_character_i-just-want-to-keep-finding-special-char_1524668.jpg" --- # I just want to keep finding special characters that I feel… ![“I just want to keep finding special characters that I feel like I can bring to life and characters that are real and not superficial.” quote by Aubrey Plaza](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56d/aubrey-plaza-8297_character_i-just-want-to-keep-finding-special-char_1524668.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56d/aubrey-plaza-8297_character_i-just-want-to-keep-finding-special-char_1524668.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56d/aubrey-plaza-8297_character_i-just-want-to-keep-finding-special-char_1524668.jpg) > “I just want to keep finding special characters that I feel like I can bring to life and characters that are real and not superficial.” [Aubrey Plaza](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/aubrey-plaza/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She seeks depth in characters, wanting them authentic and alive rather than shallow Key Takeaway Desire for authentic, deep characters Themes Create characters with genuine motivations and flaws Mood enthusiastic reflective Type inspirational creative When to use this quote - Acting - writing - psychology Key Concepts character development authenticity creativity Practical Applications - Casting - novel writing - role‑playing games Questions to Reflect On - How do you ensure characters stay real under pressure? - What techniques reveal hidden traits? 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