Quote by Benjamin Franklin

The art of acting consists in keeping people from coughing.

The art of acting consists in keeping people from coughing.

Summary

This quote implies that the true skill of acting lies in the ability to captivate an audience so completely that they forget about mundane distractions, such as coughing. It emphasizes the importance of holding people's attention and engaging them to the point where external disruptions are insignificant. It suggests that acting is not only about the delivery of lines but also about creating a captivating presence that draws the audience in and keeps them fully immersed in the performance.

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