Find It By Losing It

“There is only one happiness in life—to love and be loved.” -George Sand

For the actor…

Sometimes, the fastest way to “find the character” is to strip away some of the advantages or privileges you might have or even take for granted. Ask yourself what your world view would be like if you didn’t receive love from your parents. If you came from a broken home. If you lacked money, friends, education or health.

Far and away though, the biggest of these losses is love. Take away that…and it changes EVERYTHING.

P.S. – This is a useful exercise for anyone who wants to engender greater empathy for the human condition.