"In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience."

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"In theater, the wellspring of the character comes from the doing of it, like a trial by fire, but in front of an audience."

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"It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it."

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"All of the generations go to what is chic for them, and theater seems to be an older generation's art form."

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"We all need to go to good theater; that is what I believe will save it."

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"The staff, stage managers, ushers all behaved as if they respected the actors."

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"You can't just trust to luck; you have to really listen to what that character is telling you."

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"People who call themselves actors and can't ever get work; they do need to get another profession."

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"I know people like spectacle, but I'm interested in moving people."

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"For anyone with half a brain they can see that this play is about the human condition."

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"Don't forget the prices are so high in theater; it isn't really where a young person can go on a date and buy two tickets and take someone out anymore."

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