--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: No, it’s very comforting actually, to…" description: "\"No, it’s very comforting actually, to know that you’re sitting in a long legacy of actresses who’ve played the role. I’m absolutely all for absorbing a..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/680/cate-blanchett-864_absorbing_no-it-s-very-comforting-actually-to-know_2825171.jpg" --- # No, it’s very comforting actually, to know that you’re… ![“No, it’s very comforting actually, to know that you’re sitting in a long legacy of actresses who’ve played the role. I’m absolutely all for absorbing all of those influences, so you understand the pedigree of the part as much as you understand the figure in history… because you are playing the…” quote by Cate Blanchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/680/cate-blanchett-864_absorbing_no-it-s-very-comforting-actually-to-know_2825171.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/680/cate-blanchett-864_absorbing_no-it-s-very-comforting-actually-to-know_2825171.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/680/cate-blanchett-864_absorbing_no-it-s-very-comforting-actually-to-know_2825171.jpg) > “No, it’s very comforting actually, to know that you’re sitting in a long legacy of actresses who’ve played the role. I’m absolutely all for absorbing all of those influences, so you understand the pedigree of the part as much as you understand the figure in history… because you are playing the part. You don’t say: “Gosh, I want to play Peter Sellers…” because you can sort of do that in your own bathroom.” [Cate Blanchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cate-blanchett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Absorbing past portrayals helps understand a role’s lineage, but one must internalize it personally. **In simple terms:** Learning from past actors informs your performance. Key Takeaway Blend tradition with personal insight. Themes acting heritage influence identity Mood reflective inspirational Type theatrical educational When to use this quote - Rehearsals - role research - personal journaling Key Concepts Method acting historical context character study Questions to Reflect On - How does legacy shape your interpretation? - When should you diverge from tradition? 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