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Stella Adler Quotes about Acting

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Acting is in everything but the words.

Acting is in everything but the words.

Stella Adler
Acting
Howard Kissel, Stella Adler (2000). “Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel”, p.51, Hal Leonard Corporation

When you stand on the stage you must have a sense that you are addressing the whole world, and that what you say is so important the whole world must listen.

Stella Adler
Important, Acting, World
Howard Kissel, Stella Adler (2000). “Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel”, p.22, Hal Leonard Corporation

It's not enough to have talent. You have to have a talent for your talent.

Stella Adler
Theatre, Acting, Talent

Acting can be the healthiest profession in the world, because it allows you to do things you can't do in real life. It allows you to understand more than just what life provides you.

Stella Adler
Real, Acting, World
Howard Kissel, Stella Adler (2000). “Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel”, p.83, Hal Leonard Corporation

One way we can enliven the imagination is to push it toward the illogical. We're not scientists. We don't always have to make the logical, reasonable leap.

Stella Adler
Imagination, Acting, Way
Howard Kissel, Stella Adler (2000). “Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel”, p.71, Hal Leonard Corporation

By taking elements you observe in life, you can develop qualities in your acting life that you don't ordinarily call upon in your personal life.

Stella Adler
Quality, Acting, Elements
Howard Kissel, Stella Adler (2000). “Stella Adler - The Art of Acting: preface by Marlon Brando compiled & edited by Howard Kissel”, p.179, Hal Leonard Corporation

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