"Someone says character is the external life of the person onstage, the way that that person moves or stands or holds a handkerchief, or their mannerisms. But that person onstage is you. It is not a construct you are free to amend or mold. It's you. It is your character which you take onstage."
Another great quote! I think this makes a very good point and it's why it's hard for actors to get rid of the personal quirks while performing. Since every character you play is still you, it can be difficult to separate the character from yourself. I know that I have a problem with my hands while I act; I feel protected if I hold and play with my own hands. This is a hard thing for me to tear away from my acting.
What I got out of this chapter is that Mamet believes that one should always live in the moment and take each job they are offered, because they never know when the next job will come. This makes sense to me and that's what I'll end up doing.
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