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Acting, is not a profession for adults.


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Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.



The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.



Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.



Have a very good reason for everything you do.

Have a very good reason for everything you do.



If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights.

If I wasn't an actor, I think I'd have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights.



Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it.

Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it.



The art of persuasion. The actor persuades himself, first, and through himself, the audience.

The art of persuasion. The actor persuades himself, first, and through himself, the audience.



Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.



Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.



Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.

Shakespeare - The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.





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A spoiled saint, a Pharisee, an inquisitor, or a magician, makes better sport to Hell than a mere common tyrant or debauchee.

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