Quote by Donald Sinden

An actor who knows his business ought to be able to make the London telephone directory sound enthralling.

An actor who knows his business ought to be able to make the

Summary

This quote suggests that a skilled actor should be able to captivate an audience and make any topic or script incredibly engaging. It emphasizes the importance of mastery over the craft of acting, implying that a talented actor has the ability to breathe life into even the most mundane or seemingly uninteresting material. The quote highlights the actor's skill and their capacity to captivate and entertain the audience through their performance, regardless of the subject matter.

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By Donald Sinden

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