It's very hard to tell an actor, 'Stop acting.' It's easy to tell a non-actor, because they're embarrassed when they act. They get ashamed when they do something cliche, whereas an actor is happy.
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"It's very hard to tell an actor, 'Stop acting.' It's easy to tell a non-actor, because they're embarrassed when they act. They get ashamed when they do something cliche, whereas an actor is happy." — John Carney
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It's very hard to tell an actor, 'Stop acting.' It's easy to tell a non-actor, because they're embarrassed when they act. They get ashamed when they do something cliche, whereas an actor is happy. — John Carney
About John Carney
John Carney was a Director from United States (1956–present).
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Who said "It's very hard to tell an actor, 'Stop acting.' It's easy to tell a non-actor,…"?
This quote is attributed to John Carney, a Director from United States.
When did John Carney live?
John Carney lived from 1956 – present.