We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.

- Uta Hagen

Since the time of the ancient Greeks a democracy has depended on its philosophers and creative artists. It can only flourish by continuous probing, p…

- Uta Hagen

The actor must know that since he, himself, is the instrument, he must play on it to serve the character with the same effortless dexterity with whic…

- Uta Hagen

Theoretically, the actor ought to be more sound in mind and body than other people, since he learns to understand the psychological problems of human…

- Uta Hagen

Once in a while, there's stuff that makes me say, That's what theatre's about. It has to be a human event on the stage, and that doesn't happen very …

- Uta Hagen

All tedious research is worth one inspired moment.

- Uta Hagen

Talent is an amalgam of high sensitivity; easy vulnerability; high sensory equipment (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, tasting intensely); a vivi…

- Uta Hagen

To rebel or revolt against the status quo is in the very nature of an artist.

- Uta Hagen

I love going to the movies; I love watching good movie actors. They must know something I don't.

- Uta Hagen