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“In the years that I have been an actress, I have told the story of my life many times, and I get tired of it, so sometimes I change it a little. That is, I change the mood. If I am feeling sad, then I remember to tell only the sad things. If I am feeling happy, then I can remember only to tell all…” quote by Danielle Darrieux
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“In the years that I have been an actress, I have told the story of my life many times, and I get tired of it, so sometimes I change it a little. That is, I change the mood. If I am feeling sad, then I remember to tell only the sad things. If I am feeling happy, then I can remember only to tell all the good things.”

Danielle Darrieux

About This Quote

Source Interview: French Cinema Talk, 1970s

Actors often adjust storytelling to match their current emotions, reshaping narratives to fit mood.

In simple terms: Actors change stories to fit feelings.

Key Takeaway

Align narrative tone with emotional state.

Themes

acting storytelling emotional intelligence

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

advice personal

When to use this quote

  • theatre rehearsals
  • personal memoirs
  • creative writing
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

psychology performance art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does mood influence authenticity?
  • Can changing tone alter audience perception?
A Different Perspective

May lose factual consistency when mood-driven.

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