Don’t overact the story of your name. Overact the story of your work.

Karl Lagerfeld
About This Quote

Overacting is an approach to acting that involves exaggerating the emotions of a character. It is very common in plays to see actors who are either over- or under-dramatic. Overspending on the amount of emotion is something that can be very off putting. It can also become annoying if not done properly.

However, overacting can be done well if done in moderation. The point of this quote is not to say do not express your feelings, but to use caution when doing so.

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