“Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success upon the stage. And I am still of the same opinion. Imagination, industry [hard work], and intelligence-the three I's-are all indispensable to the actor, but of these three the greatest is, without any doubt, imagination.”
Quote by Ellen Terry
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Ellen Terry
Ellen Terry, a renowned British actress, was born on February 27, 1847, and passed away on July 21, 1928. She was one of the most celebrated actresses in the late 19th and early 20th-century British theater, known for her exquisite acting skills and elegant image. more
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