Acting Quote by John Lithgow

Acting is a matter of giving away secrets.

— Ellen Barkin

At the end of the day, acting is all about telling lies. We are professional imposters and the audience accept that. We've made this…

— Pete Postlethwaite

Acting is not pretending or lying. It's finding a side of yourself that's the character and ignoring your other sides. And there's a side…

— Angelina Jolie

Secrets are great for acting. Secrets are the best thing in the world for acting, because they keep you looking like you have something…

— Alison Pill

Early on, someone had told me, 'You know, the camera can always tell when you're lying.' And, Jesus, that intimidated me. 'The camera can…

— Michael Douglas

Acting is a form of deception, and actors can mesmerize themselves almost as easily as an audience.

— Leo Rosten

Acting is no longer about lying. It's now about revealing the truth. People are at ease with me now. Honesty is the best policy.

— Ian Mckellen

I was a terrific liar as a child, and I believe my lies. So it's a natural step into acting.

— Anthony Geary

Acting is all about truth and honesty, and the sensitivity that's capable of transporting you.

— Thomas Kretschmann

To me, acting is simple. People put other things in front of it, but it's staying in truth.

— Malik Yoba

Acting is the business of truth, so that we can see ourselves reflected back and learn.

— Melissa Leo

Acting is like lying. The art of lying well. I'm paid to tell elaborate lies.

— Mel Gibson