You Think You're An Artist; Prove It

[may 1958, On Playing Macbeth At Age 30 And Age 48] When You're A Young Man, Macbeth Is A Character Part. When You're Older, It's A Straight Part.

In The Great Wealth, The Great Firmament Of Your Nation's Generosities This Particular Choice May Perhaps Be Found By Future Generations As A Trifle Eccentric, But The Mere Fact Of It . . . The Prodigal, Pure, Human Kindness Of It . . . Must Be Seen As A Beautiful Star In That Firmament Which Shines Upon Me At This Moment, Dazzling Me A Little, But Filling Me With Warmth Of The Extraordinary Elation, The Euphoria That Happens To So Many Of Us At The First Breath Of The Majestic Glow Of A New Tomorrow.

Don't Waste Your Time Striving For Perfection; Instead, Strive For Excellence - Doing Your Best.

Shakespeare - The Nearest Thing In Incarnation To The Eye Of God.

If I Wasn't An Actor, I Think I'd Have Gone Mad. You Have To Have Extra Voltage, Some Extra Temperament To Reach Certain Heights.