Quote by W. H. Auden

The actors today really need the whip hand. They're so lazy. They haven't got the sense of pride in their profession that the less socially elevated musical comedy and music hall people or acrobats have. The theater has never been any good since the actors became gentlemen.

The actors today really need the whip hand. They're so lazy.

Summary

This quote expresses a belief that actors have lost their dedication and work ethic. The speaker suggests that actors today lack the pride in their craft that was once seen in entertainers from less esteemed backgrounds, such as musical comedy performers and acrobats. The quote further implies that the decline in the quality of theater is attributed to actors becoming more refined and behaving in a more gentlemanly manner, rather than displaying a strong commitment to their profession.

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