Comments on: 18 Famous Actors and Actresses Who Are Introverts http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/ Help for the listless (and the senseless) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sophie http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-56881 Sophie Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:05:19 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-56881 <p>Dear M, people fall into this grey area all the time. Your concerns are normal, and so is your personality. I say balance is always better. You having traits of both introvert and extravert is a very good thing, and very beneficial with your acting on one hand, and your social life on the other. I myself am definately introverted. Posting this message to you is much easier for me and much more beneficial to you rather than having me attempt to voice this in person. I relate with the interest in theatre and I'm asked quite often if I'm a theatre student because of my quirky sense of humor. But socially, I "ride the short bus". Don't get me wrong, I love being introverted. I do think though that you have a great thing going for you, so dont be so anxious. :)</p> Dear M, people fall into this grey area all the time. Your concerns are normal, and so is your personality. I say balance is always better. You having traits of both introvert and extravert is a very good thing, and very beneficial with your acting on one hand, and your social life on the other. I myself am definately introverted. Posting this message to you is much easier for me and much more beneficial to you rather than having me attempt to voice this in person. I relate with the interest in theatre and I’m asked quite often if I’m a theatre student because of my quirky sense of humor. But socially, I “ride the short bus”. Don’t get me wrong, I love being introverted. I do think though that you have a great thing going for you, so dont be so anxious. :)

]]> By: M http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-53660 M Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:57:00 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-53660 <p>I can't figure out if I am an introvert and extrovert. I enjoy being with people, going out and having fun; I can't see myself staying at home and reading a book on a friday night. I was very shy and anxious throughout my teen years and 20s - until I had an anxiety attack that landed me in the hospital. I couldn't stand living a life like that. However, I do hate large, noisy crowds and need to spend time to recharge my batteries.</p> <p>I am interested in films and theatre; recently I played a small acting role and really loved it. I also enjoy selling and marketing a great deal. I am articulate, funny and, well if I might say so myself, charming.</p> <p>However, I can and enjoy spending extreme amounts of time alone - something only introverts enjoy doing. When I try to "act" like an introvert, my anxiety resumes - in fact, it will precipitate an anxiety attack.</p> <p>So, I'm really confused and wonder if some people don't fall into one or the other category. Or maybe I smack right in the middle of the spectrum?</p> I can’t figure out if I am an introvert and extrovert. I enjoy being with people, going out and having fun; I can’t see myself staying at home and reading a book on a friday night. I was very shy and anxious throughout my teen years and 20s – until I had an anxiety attack that landed me in the hospital. I couldn’t stand living a life like that. However, I do hate large, noisy crowds and need to spend time to recharge my batteries.

I am interested in films and theatre; recently I played a small acting role and really loved it. I also enjoy selling and marketing a great deal. I am articulate, funny and, well if I might say so myself, charming.

However, I can and enjoy spending extreme amounts of time alone – something only introverts enjoy doing. When I try to “act” like an introvert, my anxiety resumes – in fact, it will precipitate an anxiety attack.

So, I’m really confused and wonder if some people don’t fall into one or the other category. Or maybe I smack right in the middle of the spectrum?

]]> By: GonnaBeRichBy17 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-50988 GonnaBeRichBy17 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:22:54 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-50988 <p>I am an introvert, and I am the best actor in my class. I am 15 and I can easily throw myself in the role of any charector. Extroverts tend to be more outward, but only outward about themselves. Introverts are inward but can take these inward thoughts and emotions and put theme on stage. I do this and like my name implies, I am gonna be rich by 17. I almost have a deal with a tv series, echich I will be CO staring in. I cannot say which show it is for privacy reasons.</p> I am an introvert, and I am the best actor in my class. I am 15 and I can easily throw myself in the role of any charector. Extroverts tend to be more outward, but only outward about themselves. Introverts are inward but can take these inward thoughts and emotions and put theme on stage. I do this and like my name implies, I am gonna be rich by 17. I almost have a deal with a tv series, echich I will be CO staring in. I cannot say which show it is for privacy reasons.

]]> By: jamilybillybob http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-39824 jamilybillybob Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:14:02 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-39824 <p>i agree with mads</p> i agree with mads

]]> By: Mads http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-15418 Mads Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:57:28 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-15418 <p>On the surface, acting seems to be about socializing, performing and grabbing attention. Now, I don't claim to be an expert on acting, but I do know that good acting requires more than that. Good acting requires a thorough emotional understanding of the character, and, to portray this effectively, some kind of understanding of yourself. Also, attention to detail is hugely important to an actor or actress. There are qualities of a good actor that are usually dominated by extroverts, yes, but introverts definitely have their share as well. ^_^</p> On the surface, acting seems to be about socializing, performing and grabbing attention. Now, I don’t claim to be an expert on acting, but I do know that good acting requires more than that. Good acting requires a thorough emotional understanding of the character, and, to portray this effectively, some kind of understanding of yourself. Also, attention to detail is hugely important to an actor or actress. There are qualities of a good actor that are usually dominated by extroverts, yes, but introverts definitely have their share as well. ^_^

]]> By: Cathy Pagano http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/comment-page-1/#comment-14176 Cathy Pagano Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:59:24 +0000 http://senselist.com/2007/04/04/18-famous-actors-and-actresses-who-are-introverts/#comment-14176 <p>As you probably know, we introverts are more subjective, more concerned with soul and our inner life. Since we have to learn to live in the 'outer' world, we can be more balanced than extroverts, whose focus is on the outer object. They never have to go within unless forced to! so of course, introverts make wonderful actors/actresses. I would add Robert Redford to that list.</p> As you probably know, we introverts are more subjective, more concerned with soul and our inner life. Since we have to learn to live in the ‘outer’ world, we can be more balanced than extroverts, whose focus is on the outer object. They never have to go within unless forced to! so of course, introverts make wonderful actors/actresses. I would add Robert Redford to that list.

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