Different Quote by Kevin Kline
“But you have to trust your instincts. Because you're not going to try it 20 different ways during rehearsal. You'll try it two or three different ways, maybe, but then you've got five other scenes you're shooting that day. You've got to keep going.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing acting technique, 2015
Trusting instinct is crucial; rehearsals are limited, so actors must rely on intuition rather than exhaustive trial.
In simple terms: Act with instinct because you can’t rehearse every variation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace intuition in performance.
Themes
instinct
efficiency
creativity
time management
performance
Mood
determined
pragmatic
energetic
Type
advice
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- live theater
- film set
- quick scene changes
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
improvisation
decision making
acting methodology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance preparation with spontaneity?
- When does instinct fail?
A Different Perspective
Instinct may lead to inconsistent choices without rehearsal.
