Quote by Nathan Lane

My oldest brother used to take me to the theater. The first play he took me to see was 'Black Comedy,' then he took me to see 'Butley.' We'd see all these British plays. And 'Hello, Dolly,' with Pearl Bailey. I was unconsciously thinking, 'Gee, I would love to be able to do that.

My oldest brother used to take me to the theater. The first

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This quote highlights the influence of the speaker's older brother in exposing them to the world of theater. By sharing various plays such as 'Black Comedy,' 'Butley,' and 'Hello, Dolly,' the brother nurtured the speaker's budding fascination with the performing arts. The quote also reveals the speaker's unconscious aspiration to pursue a career in acting, expressing a deep admiration and desire to someday be able to captivate audiences like the actors they had seen on stage.

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