The Work of an Actor Quotes

“When I say you have to care, I don’t just mean as the character. I mean as an actor, too. If you just kind of want to be a great actor, you’ll probably never be one. If you think it would be pretty cool to make a living as an actor, go ahead and quit. The stakes have to be high for your life, too.”
― Michael Woolson, The Work of an Actor

“Where does true self-confidence come from? From doing the things you say you’re going to do, finishing things you start, and having real skills. Don’t just talk about projects; dive in. Even when you don’t have auditions or acting work, spend time on great material in a class or on your own. Doing so will reaffirm that you are a creative person first and foremost.”
― Michael Woolson, The Work of an Actor

“Confidence is merely the feeling that you can rely on something or someone which, in the case of self-confidence, is yourself.”
― Michael Woolson, The Work of an Actor