“The office of drama is to exercise, possibly to exhaust, human emotions. The purpose of comedy is to tickle those emotions into an expression of light relief; of tragedy, to wound them and bring the relief of tears. Disgust and terror are the other points of the compass.”
Quote by Laurence Olivier
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Laurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier, a renowned British actor, director, and producer, was born on May 22, 1907, in London. Olivier is celebrated as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, known for his exceptional performances in theater, film, and television. His career spanned three decades, and he achieved great success in all three mediums. more
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