Amused Quote by Frank Oz
“I'm always amused that people zero in on one thing, and it's the wrong thing to zero in on, but nevertheless, the reason they do that is because the voice is what they know - the voice represents everything about the character, that's why.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Voice Acting, 2015
People often focus on a single vocal trait, but that can misrepresent a character; the voice embodies the whole personality, so fixing on one aspect can miss the deeper truth.
In simple terms: Focusing on one vocal trait can mislead; the whole voice matters.
Key Takeaway
Listen to the full voice, not just a single trait.
Themes
character development
voice acting
perception
communication
Mood
analytical
insightful
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- acting workshops
- directing actors
- casting decisions
- audio branding
Key Concepts
holistic character analysis
voice as identity
misinterpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of a voice reveal character depth?
- How can you train to hear the whole vocal picture?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on a single trait may ignore other expressive elements.
![“[T]hey could not help being amused every time another little human believed itself the center of its world, as each of us does.” quote by Neil Gaiman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/19e/neil-gaiman-29_amused_t-hey-could-not-help-being-amused-every_4551.jpg)
![“[The doctrine of air] I was led into in consequence of inhabiting a house adjoining to a public brewery, where I at first amused myself with making experiments on the fixed air [carbon dioxide] which I found ready made in the process of fermentation . When I removed from that house I was under the…” quote by Joseph Priestley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/42a/joseph-priestley-17782_air_the-doctrine-of-air-i-was-led-into-in-co_74416.jpg)
