I am far from sure when I am acting and when I am not or, should I more frankly put it, when I am lying and when I am not. For what is acting but lying and what is good acting but convincing lying?
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act. - Laurence Olivier
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act.
- Laurence Olivier
Above all, you must remain open and fresh and alive to any new idea. - Laurence Olivier
Above all, you must remain open and fresh and alive to any new idea.
Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best. - Laurence Olivier
Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey. - Laurence Olivier
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey.
Have a very good reason for everything you do. - Laurence Olivier
Have a very good reason for everything you do.
The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off. - Laurence Olivier
The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. - Laurence Olivier
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not t… - Laurence Olivier
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not t…
Don't be afraid to be outrageous; the critics will shoot you down anyway. - Laurence Olivier
Don't be afraid to be outrageous; the critics will shoot you down anyway.
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