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Michael Shurtleff, born on July 3, 1920 in the United States, was a renowned actor. He had a rich performing experience in both film and television, known for his unique acting skills and profound acting foundation.

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“Take nothing for granted. Make an emotional discovery as often as you can find one in every scene. Ask yourself: What is new?”

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“Often actors ask me if I think they should go on trying to be an actor. I have the same answer for everyone who asks: If you have a choice and could reasonably be happy doing something else, by all means go at once and do something else. Acting or writing or directing in the theatre or television or screen is only for the irrecoverably diseased, those who are so smitten with the need that there is no choice.”

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Author:Michael Shurtleff

“Every scene is a love scene. The actor should ask the question: 'Where is the love?'”

Should Actors Asks Scene

Book:Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part

Source: Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part

About the Author

Born: July 3, 1920
Died: January 28, 2007
Known for: Actor
Quotes: 30

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Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the PartRelated source material

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