Chapter

Overcoming Discomfort to Fully Commit to a Role
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35:52 - 39:29 (03:37)

An actor discusses the level of discomfort and embarrassment that comes with committing to a character in acting, and how it can be difficult to fully immerse oneself in the moment while being conscious of performing for an audience or camera.

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During a conversation with Sean Penn, Colbert expresses his shame at accommodating the camera during an acting shoot, leading to discussion about the tension between the need to accommodate the camera and maintaining the purity of one's performance.
35:52 - 37:11 (01:18)
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Acting Techniques
Summary

During a conversation with Sean Penn, Colbert expresses his shame at accommodating the camera during an acting shoot, leading to discussion about the tension between the need to accommodate the camera and maintaining the purity of one's performance.

Chapter
Overcoming Discomfort to Fully Commit to a Role
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess
Joaquin Phoenix discusses the distractions that come with performing on stage and the importance of remaining true to the moment despite them.
37:11 - 37:43 (00:32)
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Performing Arts
Summary

Joaquin Phoenix discusses the distractions that come with performing on stage and the importance of remaining true to the moment despite them.

Chapter
Overcoming Discomfort to Fully Commit to a Role
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess
An actor discusses the level of discomfort and embarrassment that comes with fully committing to a character, and how sometimes it requires a push to adjust to that level of acting.
37:43 - 39:29 (01:46)
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Performing Arts
Summary

An actor discusses the level of discomfort and embarrassment that comes with fully committing to a character, and how sometimes it requires a push to adjust to that level of acting.

Chapter
Overcoming Discomfort to Fully Commit to a Role
Episode
"Joaquin Phoenix"
Podcast
SmartLess