--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jekyll is quite me: young man; polite…" description: "\"Jekyll is quite me: young man; polite. But being able to play Hyde was quite fun, to create a character that's nothing like me. I quite enjoyed creatin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a2/tom-bateman-15080_character_jekyll-is-quite-me-young-man-polite-but_2077195.jpg" --- # Jekyll is quite me: young man; polite. But being able to… ![“Jekyll is quite me: young man; polite. But being able to play Hyde was quite fun, to create a character that's nothing like me. I quite enjoyed creating a new character like that: he had a different voice; physicality; mannerisms. Everything had to be thought about. It was a real challenge.” quote by Tom Bateman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a2/tom-bateman-15080_character_jekyll-is-quite-me-young-man-polite-but_2077195.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a2/tom-bateman-15080_character_jekyll-is-quite-me-young-man-polite-but_2077195.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9a2/tom-bateman-15080_character_jekyll-is-quite-me-young-man-polite-but_2077195.jpg) > “Jekyll is quite me: young man; polite. But being able to play Hyde was quite fun, to create a character that's nothing like me. I quite enjoyed creating a new character like that: he had a different voice; physicality; mannerisms. Everything had to be thought about. It was a real challenge.” [Tom Bateman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tom-bateman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Exploring the creative challenge of portraying a character vastly different from oneself, emphasizing the effort required to craft distinct traits. **In simple terms:** Playing a very different character is challenging. Key Takeaway Embrace creative challenges to grow as an actor. Themes creativity identity craftsmanship Mood analytical inspirational Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - theatre performance - film auditions - role preparation Key Concepts character development method acting Questions to Reflect On - How do you maintain personal boundaries while acting? - What techniques help you switch between characters? 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