Actor Quote by Penn Badgley
“A lot of actors like saying, 'Don't judge a character; you might fall in love with him!' Not me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Vampire Diaries, 2012
Actors often warn against idealizing fictional characters, but the speaker rejects that caution.
In simple terms: Don't assume characters are perfect; love them as they are.
Accept characters with flaws.
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When to use this quote
- watching TV shows
- discussing movies with friends
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever idealize real people?
- How does this affect your view of fiction?
Some characters may still be harmful role models.