I used to watch the world as if it was a performance and I would realize that certain things that people did moved me, and certain things didn’t move me, and I tried to analyze, even at that age, six and seven and eight, why I was moved by certain things they did.
Meaning of the quote
When Alan Arkin was young, he would observe people and their actions as if the world were a stage. He noticed that some of the things people did made him feel something, while other things did not. Even at a very young age, Arkin tried to understand why he was affected by certain behaviors and not others. He was trying to figure out what it was about people's actions that touched him or left him unaffected.
About Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin was an acclaimed American actor, filmmaker, and musician who had a remarkable career spanning seven decades. He received numerous awards, including an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Tony, for his captivating performances in films, on stage, and in television. Arkin’s versatility and talent made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
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I used to watch the world as if it was a performance and I would realize that certain things that people did moved me, and certain things didn’t move me, and I tried to analyze, even at that age, six and seven and eight, why I was moved by certain things they did.
American actor, filmmaker (1934-2023)