Art Quote by Jack Klugman
“The only tool we have as artists is selectivity. If you're a painter, you select the color, the lines, how severe they should be. As an actor you develop how angry you should be. You select how angry you should be. You listen to the other actor and then you react. In film, sometimes the other actor isn't even there. You have to play the scene. What I do is I call on my experience on the stage. I play the scene and I hope that I reach a certain level of integrity because that's what I learned on the stage.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Actors Studio, 1975
Artists must choose elements deliberately to convey meaning and maintain integrity.
In simple terms: Selectivity shapes artistic expression.
Key Takeaway
Choose elements purposefully.
Themes
art
creativity
integrity
Mood
reflective
instructive
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- painting
- acting
- film production
- stage rehearsal
Key Concepts
selectivity
performance
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does selective choice affect audience perception?
- When does control hinder authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on control can stifle spontaneity.
