People think what you are doing is real, on a TV show.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that when people watch an actor on TV, they think the character the actor is playing is a real person, even though it's just a TV show. The actor is pretending to be someone else, but the audience believes the character is a real person. This is because TV shows can make it seem like the actors' actions and emotions are genuine, even though they are just acting.
About Mark Harmon
Mark Harmon is an acclaimed American actor and former football player, best known for his lead role as Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the hit TV series NCIS. He has had a diverse career, appearing in numerous TV shows and films over the past few decades, earning critical acclaim along the way.
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