Hi, He prepares for his roles by trying to completely understand his characters' feelings and motivations. This becomes more apparent if you look at the quote in context. Look at the extreme things he does to understand his characters.

Hi, Dunno. Mayve a reference to some kind of religion that endows everyday objects with 'spirit', eg trees and clouds. Clive

Dear friend, the only possible combination is you were , regardless of either singular or plural reference. Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff