"Theatre was what mama knew and I learned. Theatre is standing up terrified and convincing people you know what you're doing... it's wearing denim when everyone else around you is wearing silk, or silk when they're all wearing leather. Theatre is talking about sex with enormous enthusiasm when nobody's ever let you in their pants. Theatre is pretending you know what you're doing when you don't know for certain and what you do know seems to be changing all the time."
This passage of the book has significance in my own life because I have been recently realizing how much confidence relates to acting and how important they are. The essence of confidence, I believe, is mostly acting. I really believe in the lifestyle of acting confidently your way through life (acting, not lying). You break out of your usual self when you are acting. I haven't done any actual acting on stage but I imagine that taking on another character gives you new perspective and character! Sometimes it even helps me convince myself that I'm confidant. I probably don't seem the overly-confidant type to my peers but I am working towards becoming that actor. When in doubt, act confidently.
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I enjoyed the exerpt in your shory synopsis and your response of how you interpret acting. I agree with you. Acting and confidence are one in the same. Sometimes, for example, when you have to give a speech in front of thousands of people and you do not want to appear nervous and unsure of yourself, you act confidently. For years, acting confidently has been used by a number of people, Martin Luther King Jr. being one of them. I am sure that when he went before thousands of people to deliver one of the most powerful speeches ever given, I am sure that he was nervous.Fear most likely ran through his mind as he knew that he was putting himself in great danger, as well as his family in such perilous times as it was. The heat was probably a great factor in his uncomfortableness, but he held it together and acted confidently.
This is what we have to do in life. I agree with both you and the writer. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, whether it's going against norms, appearing confident on that interview, or just breaking out of your comfort zone. It is not always natural, which is why acting and confidence intertwine. Great job Lannie. You took me in. LOL
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