You don’t realize how much a part of your character is part of yourself until you are no longer playing that character.
Meaning of the quote
When you act as a different character in a play or movie, you start to feel like that character becomes a part of who you are. But once the acting is over and you stop playing that character, you realize how much of that character was actually a part of your own personality the whole time. This quote means that the character you play can influence and become a part of your real self, and it's only when you stop playing that role that you fully understand how much of it had become a part of you.
About Julie Benz
Julie Benz is an American actress known for her roles as Darla on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and as Rita Bennett on Dexter. She has also starred in various television series and films, including Roswell, Desperate Housewives, and Rambo.
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