Believe Quote by Penny Johnson Jerald
“I believe I never finished playing Sherry Palmer, that's why when the thought they shot and killed me, Penny's butt kept breathing on the floor, because I believe that she never died. I just feel like that's a character that I would want to play to feel a completion, because I never really completed playing her.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show "Actors' Journey", 2021
The desire to revisit a role reflects a need for closure and personal fulfillment in an actor’s career.
In simple terms: Replaying a role can bring closure.
Key Takeaway
Seek artistic completion.
Themes
career
art
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
artistic
psychological
When to use this quote
- theatre productions
- film sequels
- role workshops
Key Concepts
character attachment
unfinished business
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives an actor to return to a past character?
- How does closure affect future creative choices?
A Different Perspective
Replaying roles may typecast actors.
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