Quote by John Gielgud
One mustn't allow acting to be like stockbroker -- you must not take it just as a means of earning a living, to go down every day to do a job of work. The big thing is to combine punctuality, efficiency, good nature, obedience, intelligence, and concentration with an unawareness of what is going to happen next, thus keeping yourself available for excitement.
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This quote emphasizes the importance of not treating acting solely as a job but rather as an opportunity for excitement and creativity. It urges actors to go beyond simply earning a living and to approach their work with punctuality, efficiency, good nature, obedience, intelligence, and concentration. However, the quote also encourages actors to remain unaware of what will happen next, allowing themselves to be open to the unpredictable and thrilling aspects of their profession.
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By John Gielgud
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