Some locations are so terrible, you can’t even breathe, and you still have to act.
Meaning of the quote
This quote by American actress Jena Malone means that sometimes, the places where actors have to work are so bad that it's hard to even breathe, but they still have to pretend and perform as if everything is fine. Even if the conditions are really tough, actors have to keep going and do their jobs.
About Jena Malone
Jena Malone is an acclaimed American actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s and 2000s with roles in films like Donnie Darko, Pride & Prejudice, and The Hunger Games. She has received numerous award nominations and continues to take on diverse and challenging roles in both film and television.
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