--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As far as 'Jane Pittman,' I don't know…" description: "\"As far as 'Jane Pittman,' I don't know that I could verbalize, to this day, what I felt once I got into that role. I did a tremendous amount of researc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/cicely-tyson-18761_day_as-far-as-jane-pittman-i-don-t-know-that_3054955.jpg" --- # As far as 'Jane Pittman,' I don't know that I could… ![“As far as 'Jane Pittman,' I don't know that I could verbalize, to this day, what I felt once I got into that role. I did a tremendous amount of research. I need to feel as though I am in the person's skin.” quote by Cicely Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/cicely-tyson-18761_day_as-far-as-jane-pittman-i-don-t-know-that_3054955.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/cicely-tyson-18761_day_as-far-as-jane-pittman-i-don-t-know-that_3054955.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37c/cicely-tyson-18761_day_as-far-as-jane-pittman-i-don-t-know-that_3054955.jpg) > “As far as 'Jane Pittman,' I don't know that I could verbalize, to this day, what I felt once I got into that role. I did a tremendous amount of research. I need to feel as though I am in the person's skin.” [Cicely Tyson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/cicely-tyson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The actress emphasizes deep immersion into a role, requiring extensive research and emotional identification to truly embody the character. **In simple terms:** Deep research and empathy are needed to fully inhabit a role. Key Takeaway Fully immerse yourself to embody a role. Themes acting research empathy identity Mood intense reflective Type professional artistic When to use this quote - stage performance - film - character study - personal growth Key Concepts theatre method acting Questions to Reflect On - How do you separate self from character? - What research methods help you connect? 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