Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at.
Applause is an instinctive, unconscious act expressing the sympathy between actors and audience. Just as our art demands more instinct than intellect… - Ellen Terry
Applause is an instinctive, unconscious act expressing the sympathy between actors and audience. Just as our art demands more instinct than intellect…
- Ellen Terry
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress. - Ellen Terry
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.
Before you can be eccentric, you must know where the circle is. - Ellen Terry
Before you can be eccentric, you must know where the circle is.
Security is mortal's chiefest enemy. - Ellen Terry
Security is mortal's chiefest enemy.
Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite. - Ellen Terry
Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite.
Vary the pace. ... it is one of the foundations of all good acting. - Ellen Terry
Vary the pace. ... it is one of the foundations of all good acting.
There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through wan… - Ellen Terry
There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through wan…
Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success upon the stage. And I am still of… - Ellen Terry
Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success upon the stage. And I am still of…
Not until we have learned to be useful can we afford to do what we like. - Ellen Terry
Not until we have learned to be useful can we afford to do what we like.
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