“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.”
Quote by Michael Shurtleff
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Michael Shurtleff
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. more
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