Who am I? What will I be? Why am I here? Where am I going?

In spite of my great admiration for individual splendid talents I do not accept the star system. Collective creative effort is the root of our kind of art. That requires ensemble acting and whoever mars that ensemble is committing a crime not only against his comrades but also against the very art of which he is the servant.

The language of the body is the key that can unlock the soul.

Remember this practical piece of advice: Never come into the theatre with mud on your feet. Leave your dust and dirt outside. Check your little worries, squabbles, petty difficulties with your outside clothing - all the things that ruin your life and draw your attention away from your art - at the door.

I was born an ordinary actor. I will die an ordinary actor. But I've persisted.

The life of a character should be an unbroken line of events and emotions, but a play only gives us a few moments on that line - we must create the rest to portray a convincing life.

In life we listen to other people. Listen with varying degrees of concentration and attention, right? Actors must learn to listen in a different way.