Me & Orson Welles Interviews

The speaker discusses their initial reluctance to play Orson Welles due to his larger-than-life persona. Despite considering other roles like Richard Burton and Churchill, they eventually chose to portray Welles in a one-man show. This decision led to a deep fascination and extensive research into Welles' life and work.

Why was the speaker initially hesitant to play Orson Welles?

• They had never heard of him before.

• They thought they were too similar to him.

• They believed they were not as large as him.

• They were already committed to another role.

What was the speaker's profession when they decided to try playing a real-life person?

• They were a musician.

• They were a writer.

• They were a teacher.

• They were unemployed.

Which other real-life figure did the speaker consider playing?

• Albert Einstein

• Charlie Chaplin

• Richard Burton

• Marlon Brando

What ultimately drew the speaker back to the idea of playing Orson Welles?

• A fascination with his films

• A lack of other roles

• A suggestion from a friend

• A deep interest in his life

What did the speaker become after learning more about Orson Welles?

• A director

• A historian

• A critic

• A fan