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Helen Hayes Quotes about Theatre

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Actors cannot choose the manner in which they are born. Consequently, it is the one gesture in their lives completely devoid of self-consciousness.

Actors cannot choose the manner in which they are born. Consequently, it is the one gesture in their lives completely devoid of self-consciousness.

Helen Hayes
Self, Theatre, Actors
Helen Hayes (2014). “On Reflection: An Autobiography”, p.13, Rowman & Littlefield

The good die young but not always. The wicked prevail but not consistently. I am confused by life, and I feel safe within the confines of the theatre.

Helen Hayes
Confused, Theatre, Wicked
Helen Hayes (2014). “On Reflection: An Autobiography”, p.233, Rowman & Littlefield

The worst constructed play is a Bach fugue when compared to life.

Helen Hayes
Play, Theatre, Worst
"On Reflection". Book by Helen Hayes, Ch. 14, 1968.

The theatre demanded of its members stamina, good digestion, the ability to adjust, and a strong sense of humor. There was no discomfort an actor didn't learn to endure. To survive, we had to be horses and we were.

Helen Hayes
Strong, Horse, Theatre
Helen Hayes (2014). “On Reflection: An Autobiography”, p.49, Rowman & Littlefield

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