A mime is a terrible thing to waste.
Marcel MarceauRead
I am a company in myself. My repertoire has become a bible for all mimes in the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a sense of individuality and the significance of one's work in the broader context of art.
Marcel Marceau, a renowned mime artist, emphasizes the importance of self-identity and the unique contributions that one person can make to their craft. By referring to his repertoire as a 'bible', he suggests that his body of work serves as an essential guide or reference for other mimes, highlighting the influence of his artistic expression on future generations.
Themes
IndividualityArtMimeInfluenceRepertoire
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech at an art gala to inspire upcoming artists about the impact of their individual contributions.
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Mime makes the invisible, visible and the visible, invisible.
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When you're in a play, 50 percent is the genius of the actor, 50 percent is the genius of the author. When a mime is not perfect, you see nothing.
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Music and silence combine strongly because music is done with silence, and silence is full of music.
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Mime, like music, knows neither borders nor nationalities.
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