Character Quote by Jenny Slate
“I play a lot of characters where I don't even speak in my own voice. I learned about focus and I learned to trust that things can work when they're not heightened and that it's interesting when things are pared down.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Talk Show,” 2020
She portrays characters without using her own voice, learning focus and trusting subtle, unembellished work.
In simple terms: She finds value in quiet, understated performance.
Embrace simplicity and trust subtlety.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- playing a role with limited dialogue
- practicing meditation
- creating minimalist art
- delivering a quiet speech
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does simplicity enhance a performance?
- How can you trust outcomes without exaggeration?
May not apply to roles requiring strong vocal presence; subtlety can be overlooked.