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David Duchovny

There are certain things I learned when I first started learning about acting, to try and place the character physically and emotionally. And the way you place them emotionally is often with humor.

David Duchovny

Humor

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When learning to act, David Duchovny found it important to understand where a character stands both in their body and feelings. He discovered that using humor is a common way to connect with and express a character's emotions.

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