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Quote by Clive Swift

“Acting is a sport. On stage you must be ready to move like a tennis player on his toes. Your concentration must be keen, your reflexes sharp; your body and mind are in top gear, the chase is on. Acting is energy. In the theatre people pay to see energy.”

Quote by Clive Swift

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Clive Swift is a British actor born on February 9, 1936. He has had a long career in British theater and television, becoming renowned for his outstanding performances in various dramatic and television works. more

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