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Artistic confidence – Embracing fear and discomfort as an actor

Sunday, June 4th, 2006

Out of the comfort zone
Many people, maybe most, want to avoid anxiety, fear and other “stressful” feelings. Except for the occasional roller coaster ride.
But talented actors (and other artists) often use those kinds of feelings to guide and energize their work.
Julia Stiles [left] says she chooses projects based on “ways I need to be stretched [...]