I don’t know what an audience wants to see but I know what I like to see.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even though an actor may not always know exactly what the audience wants to see, they can focus on performing in a way that they personally enjoy. This means that the actor's own personal preferences and tastes can guide their acting choices, rather than trying to guess what the audience will like. The actor's own enjoyment and satisfaction with their performance is just as important as trying to please the audience.
About Paul Guilfoyle
Paul Guilfoyle is an American television and film actor best known for his role as Captain Jim Brass on the popular CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He appeared as a regular cast member on the show from 2000 to 2014 and has since returned for the series finale and episodes of the spin-off CSI: Vegas.
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