“I need to have a bit of distance from the way I personally feel about things in order to stay fresh as an actor”
— Daniel Day Lewis
Simplified Meaning:
When you're acting, it's important to not get too caught up in your own feelings. If you do, it could make your acting less believable or repetitive. Imagine you're painting a picture. If you only use your favorite color, the painting might not look right or could become boring. As an actor, trying to see things from different viewpoints can help your performance stay interesting and realistic. For example, if an actor only used their own feelings when playing a sad character, they might always act sad the same way. But, if they think about how different people feel sadness in different ways, they can make their character more unique and true-to-life. In real life, this idea can help anyone stay flexible and creative by looking at situations from different perspectives, not just their own.
