INTERVIEW Michael Fassbender and Steve McQueen on Michael's performance at the Shame Interview at the Hospital on Decemb

The transcript discusses the importance of serving the character and story in acting. It emphasizes that actions like losing weight or being naked on screen are just parts of a performance and do not define its quality. The speaker highlights the role of illusion in acting, stressing the need to maintain it. The discussion concludes with the idea that an actor must use their entire body as a tool for artistic expression.

What does the speaker suggest is not enough to make a good actor?

• Taking off clothes

• Memorizing lines

• Winning awards

• Having a famous director

According to the speaker, what is the primary business of acting?

• Building a fan base

• Memorizing lines

• Winning awards

• Creating a realistic illusion

Why does the speaker mention nudity in the context of acting?

• To make the film more marketable

• To shock the audience

• To serve the story

• To gain popularity

What does the speaker imply is necessary for an actor's performance?

• Using their entire body

• Having a strong voice

• Being able to cry on cue

• Having a good memory

What analogy does the speaker use to describe the role of an artist?

• Writing a novel

• Painting a masterpiece

• Singing a song

• Dancing on one leg