While in some quarters it is felt that the critic is just a necessary evil, most serious-minded, decent, talented theater people agree that the critic is an unnecessary evil.
Jean KerrIf you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, it's just possible you haven't grasped the situation.
Jean KerrYou can't sleep until noon with the proper elan unless you have some legitimate reason for staying up until three (parties don't count).
Jean Kerr