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Noel Coward, born on December 16, 1899 and died on March 26, 1973, was a British playwright, actor, director, and composer. He is a prominent figure in the British theater and film industry of the 20th century, known for his witty humor and unique style.

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“I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself.”

World I Can Helping Company Illusion Fewer

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“I can take any amount of criticism, as long as it is unqualified praise.”

Long I Can Amount Criticism Praise Unqualified

Book:A Noël Coward gala: his words and music, volume two

Source: A Noël Coward gala: his words and music, volume two

“My importance to the world is relatively small. On the other hand, my importance to myself is tremendous. I am all I have to work with, to play with, to suffer and to enjoy. It is not the eyes of others that I am wary of, but of my own. I do not intend to let myself down more than I can possibly help, and I find that the fewer illusions I have about myself or the world around me, the better company I am for myself.”

World I Can War Play Helping Hands Eye Suffering Enjoy My Own Company Illusion Importance Fewer

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“Many years ago I remember a famous actress explaining to me with perfect seriousness that before making an entrance she always stood aside to allow God to go on first. I can also remember that on that particular occasion He gave a singularly uninspired performance.”

“I can't sing, but I know how to, which is quite different.”

Knows I Can Different Know How

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“I don't believe in astrology. The only stars I can blame for my failures are those that walk about the stage.”

Believe I Can Stars Walks Stage Blame Don't Believe Astrology

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“I'm not a heavy drinker, I can sometimes go for hours without touching a drop.”

About the Author

Born: December 16, 1899
Died: March 26, 1973
Known for: Playwright
Quotes: 126

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The Essential Noël Coward Compendium: The Very Best of His Work, Life and TimesRelated source material

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The Letters of Noel CowardRelated source material

A Noël Coward gala: his words and music, volume twoRelated source material

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Relative Values: A Light Comedy in Three ActsRelated source material

Three plays by Noel Coward: Blithe spirit, Hay fever [and] Private livesRelated source material

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