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Quote by Liv Ullmann

“One of the things I like about my profession, and that I find healthy, is that one constantly has to break oneself to pieces.”

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Liv Ullmann

Liv Ullmann, born on December 16, 1938, is a renowned Norwegian actress. She is known for her exceptional acting skills and unique artistic style, which have made her a distinctive figure in the film industry. Her representative works include 'Seven Samurai' and 'Love Letters'. Ullmann's acting career spans half a century, and she has won numerous international awards, becoming an important figure in the history of Norwegian and world cinema. more

“Acting doesn't have anything to do with listening to the words. We never really listen, in general conversation, to what the other person is saying. We listen to what they mean. And what they mean is often quite apart from the words. When you see a scene between two actors that goes really well you can be sure they're not listening to each other - they're feeling what the other person is trying to get at. Know what I mean?”

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Author:Jack Lemmon

“An actor must interpret life, and in order to do so he must be willing to accept all experiences that life can offer.”

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Author:Marlon Brando

“You don't merely give over your creativity to making a film - you give over your life! In theatre, by contrast, you live these two rather strange lives simultaneously; you have no option but to confront the mould on last night's washing-up.”

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Author:Daniel Day-Lewis

“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.”