Quote by Isabelle Huppert

Before I do a play I say that I hope it's going to be for as short a time as possible but, once you do it, it is a paradoxical pleasure. One evening out of two there are five minutes of a miracle and for those five minutes you want to do it again and again. It's like a drug.


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Summary

This quote highlights the conflicting emotions an actor experiences before and during a play. Initially, there is a desire for the performance to be over quickly, reflecting the pressure and nerves associated with live stage productions. However, once on stage, the experience becomes incredibly rewarding and addictive. The actor describes the paradoxical pleasure of being involved in a play – while a majority of the performance may be routine, there are those rare moments of magical brilliance where everything comes together, creating a transcendent experience. These moments act as a drug, driving the actor to crave the exhilaration of performing again and again.

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By Isabelle Huppert
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