My immediate family was always very supportive. It was my own fear of the rest of the world not accepting me, the rest of our society not accepting my wish to be an actor.
Lupita Nyong'ORead
I give myself homework when I have an audition. I give myself goals, and that's how I check how I'm doing. It can be something simple like 'listen,' or 'find your feet.' And then afterward it's an assessment, so in a way it's not about booking the job or not. It's about what I learned as an actor about that character.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the importance of self-assessment and learning in the process of acting.
In this quote, Lupita Nyong'o emphasizes the significance of personal goals and self-reflection in the acting process. Rather than solely focusing on the outcome of securing a role, she underscores the value of the experiences gained and lessons learned from each audition, suggesting that growth and understanding as an artist are paramount.
Themes
ActingSelf-AssessmentAuditionLearningGoals
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop for aspiring actors, I could use this quote to emphasize the importance of learning from experiences rather than just focusing on success.
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