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I have often asked people connected with the theatre whether they become the role which they play and entirely forget themselves; or whether they never entirely let their own personal identity disappear. The answers have been contradictory. There does not seem to be universal agreement upon this point. Some say they no longer identify with themselves, others say they always remember themselves. Perhaps the solution is that the very few who have real genius do succeed in letting go of the ego and becoming the character which they play, totally. Others, who may have good, real talent but not genius, will not be able to let go of their ego, will not be able to forget self, however well they may assume the role on the stage itself.

-- Notebooks Category 14: The Arts in Culture > Chapter 4 : Reflections On Specific Arts > # 243