Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite.
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.
Eulogy is nice, but one does not learn anything from it.
Vary the pace. ... it is one of the foundations of all good acting.
The picture of me is nearly finished, and I think it is magnificent. The green and blue of the dress is splendid, and the expression as Lady Macbeth holds the crown over her head is quite wonderful.
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.