The joy we get as actors is out of transforming ourselves into something that's not necessarily anything true to ourselves. And it's a power - not being yourself, and being in the role; it's just like another prop.
Reese WitherspoonAbout author
- Author's profession: Actress
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 22, 1976
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