--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you watch it, you're like, Wow. I…" description: "\"When you watch it, you're like, Wow. I look like that. But it doesn't feel like that at all. It was about communicating with Gale Harold and getting ac..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/randy-harrison-19221_character_when-you-watch-it-you-re-like-wow-i-look_462736.jpg" --- # When you watch it, you're like, Wow. I look like that. But… ![“When you watch it, you're like, Wow. I look like that. But it doesn't feel like that at all. It was about communicating with Gale Harold and getting across what I wanted to say about the character.” quote by Randy Harrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/randy-harrison-19221_character_when-you-watch-it-you-re-like-wow-i-look_462736.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/randy-harrison-19221_character_when-you-watch-it-you-re-like-wow-i-look_462736.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/637/randy-harrison-19221_character_when-you-watch-it-you-re-like-wow-i-look_462736.jpg) > “When you watch it, you're like, Wow. I look like that. But it doesn't feel like that at all. It was about communicating with Gale Harold and getting across what I wanted to say about the character.” [Randy Harrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/randy-harrison/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Describes feeling disconnected from a character while trying to convey its essence. **In simple terms:** Actor feels unlike the role yet must communicate it. Key Takeaway Bridge personal experience with character truth. Themes acting authenticity communication Mood introspective analytical Type artistic educational When to use this quote - theatre rehearsals - film auditions - character workshops Key Concepts method acting empathy selfawareness Questions to Reflect On - How do you find common ground with a role? - What techniques help convey inner truth? A Different Perspective Audience may misinterpret the performance. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Character](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/character/) ## Related quotes > [There are so many ways to respond to music besides feeling like someone's communicating with you. 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