--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I also listened to hours and hours and…" description: "\"I also listened to hours and hours and hours and hours and hours of [J.F.] Kennedy, and I sort of built [ accent]. And then I got on set [of 'J.F.Kenne..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/rob-lowe-855_accent_i-also-listened-to-hours-and-hours-and-h_2994338.jpg" --- # I also listened to hours and hours and hours and hours and… ![“I also listened to hours and hours and hours and hours and hours of [J.F.] Kennedy, and I sort of built [ accent]. And then I got on set [of 'J.F.Kennedy' movie ] and forgot it.But that's what you want to do. You want it to just be real. And I think authenticity was better than - people always…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/rob-lowe-855_accent_i-also-listened-to-hours-and-hours-and-h_2994338.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/rob-lowe-855_accent_i-also-listened-to-hours-and-hours-and-h_2994338.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/rob-lowe-855_accent_i-also-listened-to-hours-and-hours-and-h_2994338.jpg) > “I also listened to hours and hours and hours and hours and hours of \[J.F.\] Kennedy, and I sort of built \[ accent\]. And then I got on set \[of 'J.F.Kennedy' movie \] and forgot it.But that's what you want to do. You want it to just be real. And I think authenticity was better than - people always talk about when an accent doesn't work, and the phrase you always hear is, "It was inconsistent."” [Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rob-lowe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Authenticity in performance requires deep immersion; accents must feel natural, not forced, to convey truth. **In simple terms:** Acting is real when you truly become the character. Key Takeaway Focus on genuine immersion over technical perfection. Themes acting authenticity craft Mood reflective earnest Type inspirational practical When to use this quote - film set - dialect coaching - character study Key Concepts method acting accent work Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance authenticity with technical accuracy? - What techniques help maintain accent consistency? 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