Jordan Gavaris Quotes

I learned that the acting I really like is when the actors did a lot of bringing themselves, and where they're at at the moment, to the character.

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• I learned that the acting I really like is when the actors did a lot of bringing themselves, and where they're at at the moment, to the character.

  

  Jordan Gavaris
  • Character
  • Actors
  • Bringing