Actor Quote by Omar Sharif
“I don't think any actor feels comfortable watching themselves in movies. You must be very narcissistic. The problem with your own opinion of yourself is that contrary to the normal spectators, when you watch a film you are in, you only watch yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film industry discussion, 1990
Highlights actors' discomfort with self‑observation, suggesting narcissism and self‑critique.
In simple terms: Actors often feel uneasy watching themselves on screen.
Key Takeaway
Accept self‑scrutiny as part of growth.
Themes
self‑image
media
psychology
performance
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- actor self‑review
- film study groups
- personal development workshops
Key Concepts
Narcissism
self‑perception
audience perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think self‑watching improves acting?
- How does audience perception differ from self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
Not all actors share this feeling; some enjoy self‑analysis.
![“You reminded me of a quote that my acting teacher Stella Adler wrote in her book ['The Art of Acting'], which I asked her to sign: "The young actor feels some greatness inside themselves that they want to give back to the world." That resonated with me, but I didn't really understand what she was…” quote by Mark Ruffalo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50a/mark-ruffalo-3142_acting_you-reminded-me-of-a-quote-that-my-actin_1375757.jpg)
