I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself. You can escape into a character.

Meaning of the quote

An actor can pretend to be someone else, which lets them get away from their own worries and problems for a little while. By playing a character, they can hide from their true self and the things that are troubling them.

About John Candy

John Candy was a beloved Canadian actor and comedian who rose to fame in the 1980s through his roles in iconic comedy films like Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Uncle Buck, and Cool Runnings. He was also a co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts football team and sadly passed away at the young age of 43 in 1994.

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