The author reflects on Daniel Day-Lewis's intense acting process and the legends surrounding it. He questions whether Day-Lewis's brilliance necessitates such extreme methods, especially as his techniques influence others. Through his own experiences with acting and writing about the Method, the author explores the truth behind these stories. A key insight comes from Day-Lewis's approach to interviews, where he struggles with "objectifying" his process. He prefers to stay immersed in the character's imagined reality, avoiding conscious thought or analysis. This allows him to enter a flow state, akin to athletes or improvising musicians. This state is described by the Russian word "perezhivanie," meaning experiencing. Day-Lewis aims to be unaware of his decision-making to maintain this pure being. He believes that external awareness would disrupt the process. This immersive technique seems crucial to his profound performances.