Great acting is actually being passionate. Whether the genre is comedy and farce or the dramatic works of Shakespeare, passion is the root and foundation of world class acting. This passion naturally resides at the heart of a certain, comparatively few individuals. With a bit of self analysis, one can determine if the competition is now considerably reduced. This is done by making an honest determination if one has this natural ability, inclination, and passionate drive.
Passion is the soul of a true artist.
It is innate and constant, a fire that burns within the heart of certain people that drives many an artistic aspirant mad. In acting, the passion that naturally and constantly resides in the soul of the actor can be turned temporarily into the mind and soul of a fictional character. This new entity may in a sense actually become a living reality in the world. Charles Dickens created many a fictional character within the dream world of his classic fiction. These characters became real entities in a sense that they were real in the minds of millions of people.