“Acting is illusion, as much illusion as magic is, and not so much a matter of being real.”
Laurence Olivier“Nobody is going to pretend that I am younger than I am. Apart from anything else, it is in the papers all the damn time - every time I have a birthday.”
Laurence Olivier“Acting is illusion, as much illusion as magic is, and not so much a matter of being real.”
Laurence Olivier“I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor - to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself.”
Laurence Olivier“I take a simple view of living. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it.”
Sir Laurence Olivier“Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You'll be afraid you can't achieve it. ... It's your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead strive for excellence doing your best.”
Sir Laurence Olivier