Acting Quote by Conrad Veidt
“It is precisely as though I were possessed by some other spirit when I enter on a new task of acting, as though something within me presses a switch and my own consciousness merges into some other, greater, more vital being.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Acting, Conrad Veidt, 1935
Acting can feel like a possession, where the performer merges with a larger, vital presence.
In simple terms: Actors sometimes feel they become a different, powerful self.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the transformative flow of performance.
Themes
creativity
identity
performance
psychology
artistic immersion
Mood
introspective
passionate
Type
artistic
psychological
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- film sets
- method acting workshops
- creative retreats
- personal development
Key Concepts
flow state
role embodiment
self-transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- When does immersion become detrimental?
- How can actors maintain self-awareness?
A Different Perspective
Such immersion can blur personal boundaries and cause burnout.
