I certainly know there are people in positions of power in the business who lack imagination and, perhaps as a result of that, think of me as ‘David’. But I wouldn’t really want to work with those people, you know?

Meaning of the quote

Some people in important jobs don't have creative ideas. They might see the actor Michael C. Hall and only think of his character "David" instead of seeing him as a unique person. Michael says he wouldn't want to work with those kinds of people, because he wants to work with people who appreciate his talents and don't just see him as a character he's played.

About Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall is an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in the hit TV shows Six Feet Under and Dexter. He has won numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, and has also ventured into music as the lead singer of the band Princess Goes. Hall’s impressive acting career spans film, television, and Broadway, showcasing his versatility and talent.

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I never really considered acting as a career until I moved to New York.

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My mother is a survivor who’s had a lot of things happen in her life that have been very trying.

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I like to think I am well-mannered. If I have the option at a breakfast place, I’ll go with the grits. That’s how Southern I am.

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I think we’re really – we’re doing a really great job doing our show, and other shows are doing a great job doing theirs, and we’ll just see what people have to say.

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Yes, I mean, There’s nothing like it. There is an added sense of pressure because of that, but there’s also nothing like the thrill you get being in the same space with that audience right there and then. And when you do it, it’s over.

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I think anybody would be hard pressed not to relate to at least one of the characters, because there’s so many different multifaceted people populating this crazy world.

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I think I had a shyness about me, I think I discovered acting as a way to break out of that and as a way of belonging, a sense of being special.

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