I’m one of those actors who likes to do it wrong nine ways before I come to the tenth way, which is the way I think it should be.
Meaning of the quote
Wayne Rogers, the American actor, explains that he likes to try many different ways of doing a scene before he finds the one way that he thinks is the best. He's not afraid to experiment and make mistakes in order to discover the right approach. This process of exploring different options and learning from them helps him develop the most effective performance.
About Wayne Rogers
Wayne Rogers was an American actor known for his roles in the TV shows M*A*S*H and House Calls. He also had a successful career as an investor and financial advisor, and was a regular panelist on the Fox News show Cashin’ In.
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