Quote by Minnie Maddern Fiske, Mrs. Fiske

The actor who lets the dust accumulate on his Ibsen, his Shakespeare, and his Bible, but pores greedily over every little column of theatrical news, is a lost soul.

The actor who lets the dust accumulate on his Ibsen, his Sha

Summary

This quote suggests that an actor who neglects the foundational texts of drama, such as works by Henrik Ibsen or William Shakespeare, as well as religious texts like the Bible, is not fully committed to their craft. Instead, if they obsess over trivial gossip and updates from the theater world, they are considered to have lost their sense of purpose and depth as an actor. The quote implies that an actor should prioritize the exploration and understanding of the timeless classics, rather than indulging in superficial sources of information and entertainment.

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By Minnie Maddern Fiske, Mrs. Fiske

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