Able Quote by Felicity Jones
“I feel like with acting it's not like you make a choice - it's kind of in you and you have to do it or you wouldn't be able to survive.”
About This Quote
Acting is portrayed as an instinctive drive essential for personal survival, not a deliberate decision.
In simple terms: Acting as an innate survival instinct
Key Takeaway
Acting is essential, not optional
Themes
identity
survival
creativity
instinct
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
personal insight
philosophical
When to use this quote
- auditioning
- career choice
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
self-expression
performance
Practical Applications
- motivational speaking
- acting workshops
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to feel compelled to act?
- How does survival instinct shape artistic choices?
![“I really enjoyed it - being involved in watching rushes and playback [in "The Invisible Woman"]. Ralph [Fiennes] was very open to my input, I think knowing that he couldn't always be there 100 percent, that he had dual aims with directing and acting.” quote by Felicity Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/56e/felicity-jones-2070_acting_i-really-enjoyed-it-being-involved-in-wa_11933.jpg)
![“It was lucky that Ralph [Fiennes] is someone who understands both film and theater and we were able to understand that scene so well before we took it to the set.” quote by Felicity Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b6e/felicity-jones-2070_able_it-was-lucky-that-ralph-fiennes-is-someo_189079.jpg)
