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Before his audience he must be master of himself, holding the situation and his art by the firmest grip.
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Watterson emphasizes the importance of an actor's mastery over themselves and their art, highlighting the discipline required in performance.
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O Liberty,” cried Madame Roland, “how many crimes are committed in thy name!” “O Churchism,” may I not say, “how much nonsense is trolled off in thy name!
The literary and artistic instinct which attained its fruition in him had percolated through the veins of a long line of silent singers, of poets and painters, unborn to the world of expression till he arrived upon the scene.
Lord!” cried the most delightful of liars, “How this world is given to lying.” Yea, and how exigency quickens invention and promotes deceit.
Religion’s the only game whar you can’t lose.
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