Actor Aneurin Barnard has established a reputation for himself on stage and in movies. He was born in Manchester, England, in 1987, and began acting as a teenager. Barnard has starred in many plays and films over the years, but one comment in particular stuck out during his journey: when asked which he preferred, theater or film, he said that he loved the former while also expressing a wish to go back to the stage.

Consider an actor to be a bird with the ability to fly through various skies. The wide open spaces of the sky, where this bird soars high and captures breathtaking views from above, are similar to films. On the other hand, theaters provide a more private setting, similar to the comfortable limbs of a tree, where the bird can relax and converse with others.

Barnard's remark shows his admiration for both of these settings, but it also shows that he is drawn back to the stage because the trees offer solace and shade after soaring over wide-open spaces. This desire points to an emotional pull toward the special connection that live theater performances can provide, in addition to a desire for a change of scenery or pace.

In this way, Barnard's statement that he feels "needy" about taking the stage again is akin to expressing that he requires the intimate connection and prompt feedback from his audience. He uses it as a means of expressing his enduring passion for theater, which goes beyond his career; performing live in front of an audience satisfies an emotional need.

Whether it's in celluloid or onstage, Barnard has consistently expressed his admiration for the art of acting throughout his career. His statement draws attention to this dichotomy and resonates with many actors who appreciate both media equally but may be more drawn to one at particular stages of their careers.