"I'm always willing to endure humiliation on behalf of my characters"
- Ben Stiller
About this Quote
In this quote, Ben Stiller, a popular actor and filmmaker, expresses his devotion to his craft. He specifies that he is constantly willing to withstand humiliation for the sake of his characters. This shows his commitment to totally embodying the roles he plays and bringing them to life on screen. Stiller comprehends that in some cases, in order to accurately portray a character, he may have to put himself in uneasy or humiliating circumstances. Nevertheless, he wants to do so in order to produce a more genuine and believable efficiency. This quote highlights Stiller's passion for his work and his desire to exceed and beyond for his art.
This quote is written / told by Ben Stiller somewhere between November 30, 1965 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA.
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