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John Burroughs

Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you can juggle five balls. The key is always to speak in your own voice. Speak the truth. That's Acting 101. Then you start putting layers on top of that.

John Burroughs

Truth

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John Burroughs is saying that in acting, the complexity of a scene can vary, like juggling different numbers of balls, but the foundation is always to be genuine and honest in your delivery. Once you establish that truthful core, you can add more depth and nuance to your performance.

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