A sexual athlete is not likely to find sufficient energy for work of another athletic kind, and the acting of great parts most definitely was and always will be athletic, depending on inner if not on visible energy. Members of other professions that depend on the expenditure of physical energy must, I believe, find similar difficulties when attempting to double up on their energies. One has often heard that the most magnificent specimens of boxers, wrestlers and champions in almost every branch of athletic sport prove to be disappointing upon the removal of that revered jockstrap.
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.
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.
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.
Have a very good reason for everything you do. - Laurence Olivier
Have a very good reason for everything you do.
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…
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.
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.
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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