Better Quote by Jimmy O. Yang Download Open image “It's maybe a better thought to change the perception of an accent than to avoid it all together.” — Jimmy O. Yang ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.8 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Better Change Perception Together
I think when you have to train an accent, it just takes you absolutely into another spectrum of the character. — Kodi Smit-McPhee Copy Share Image
When I'm doing an accent, you shouldn't notice it for a while, if I'm doing it right. — Michael Caine Copy Share Image
I just can't imagine having to do an accent all the time - like, in your whole career. — Alden Ehrenreich Copy Share Image
When you speak in another accent, it affects you. You can't help but be changed by it. — Alessandro Nivola Copy Share Image
Doing an accent removes you from yourself and reminds you, every instant, that you're playing a part. — Mia Wasikowska Copy Share Image
I have to say that, though it sounds so superficial, the accent really does help. I like having accents preparing for a part. — Emily Mortimer Copy Share Image
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I love accents. It's a great way to separate yourself when playing a role. — Gary Carr Copy Share Image
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I tried a bunch of things, like Jiu Jitsu boxing classes. I don't know why, but I did. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
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I came to this country when I was 13 years old, I couldn't really speak English, and I had an accent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
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When you're 1 out of 5 Asian people on TV, all the pressure is on you and you have to represent. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
When I became an American citizen, nothing's changed because I'm still Asian. — Jimmy O. Yang Copy Share Image
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