The way a character looks reflects what's on the inside. I can make myself look really bad, and I can make myself look kind of gorgeous. It's not about me; it's about the character.
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I really only take roles that I love and that I have some kind of innate compulsion or need to tell that story. Although it's almost like I have no control over it. It's like they choose me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote speaks to the passion and instinct that guide an artist in choosing roles that resonate with them deeply.
Toni Collette expresses that her selection of acting roles is driven by a profound love and an intrinsic need to tell certain stories. She suggests that this process feels less like a conscious decision and more like a selection made by the roles themselves, highlighting the deep connection between an artist and their craft.
Themes
ActingRolesPassionArtStorytelling
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an award ceremony to emphasize the importance of choosing meaningful roles.
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I love working. I love it! It makes me feel awake and alive and appreciative, as does my family, but in a different way. If I was told I couldn't do it, I think I would wither and die.
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I want variety. I want versatility. Otherwise, I'm wasting the opportunity of being an actor, which is all about variation and change.
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