- Nov 07, 2020
Character Quotes
Character shows up in fiction, politics and physics.
"Character" is used two distinct ways in this collection — as a literary term about how a fictional character carries moral weight, and as a description of personal integrity tied to one's politics and work. For traits and personality more broadly, see Personality quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Boy
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- Nov 07, 2020
A big part of what I wanted to do with this character was go from when I was a boy and try and develop into a man, really try and play him as a man who is on this search, on a journey of personal, spiritual, political, social discovery.
- Every
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- Nov 07, 2020
The role of an actor is to make every character believable.
- Just
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- Nov 07, 2020
When I realized that if I was an actor, I could be any character I wanted instead of just one particular, I was like, 'Wow, that's cool.'
- Hero
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- Nov 07, 2020
That was one of the things that interested me about the character. He doesn't want to be a hero, and has no real desire to save the earth or discover aliens. He's sniffing around looking to see what will fall in his lap.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
It wasn't until 'Double Take' that I was in a movie as the leading man, in a character that was more straight and less broad than the other character, and where the story is really about him.
- First Thing
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- Nov 07, 2020
The first thing I look at with a project isn't who's directing, whether it's a big film; it's the character and whether I want to tell her story.
- First-Person
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- Nov 07, 2020
Novels are political because in them, we try to identify with people who are not like us. And, in that sense, I like the first-person singular because I have to imitate accurately the voice of someone who is not like me. The third-person singular gives me an authority over a character.
- Man
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- Nov 07, 2020
It takes a while for audiences on film to see you as something different if they've seen you for so long as a specific character. It's up to the actor to be like, 'Look man, let's try something else,' even if it's an ultra-low-budget independent. People who rep you will keep going with whatever they can send you on.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.
- Film Industry
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have been in the film industry for 35 years, and everyone, including the spot-boys, will vouch for my character.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
So many people have said that to me, that what they really like about Alex is what she brings out in Marissa, and what this situation brings out in her, a hint of happiness and another side to her character.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My husband Rhashan reminds me of my father because he's got great strength of character.
- Know
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- Nov 07, 2020