I suddenly realized that comedy, for me, was just being honest, and playing it for real. I've seen so many wonderful actors who turn into creatures from another planet when they're told they are supposed to be playing comedy. Bea Arthur actorcomedycreature share on social
I've seen so many excellent actors - excellent actors - who, the minute they're told they're in a comedy, turn into God knows what - creatures from another planet! I mean they just... the voice changes, they don't look the same, it's like - it has no similarity to any living human being, do you know what I mean? Bea Arthur actorcomedycreature share on social
I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it. Bea Arthur earthforgetshort Change image and share on social
But that's one of the nice things about doing a stage show, if something doesn't work out, you have the luxury of working on it over time. Bea Arthur luxuryniceshow Change image and share on social
You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There's a lot of crap out there. Bea Arthur craplifelot Change image and share on social
I'm not playing a role. I'm being myself, whatever the hell that is. Bea Arthur hellplayrole Change image and share on social
I can't imagine working without and audience. Bea Arthur audienceimaginework Change image and share on social
I really cut my teeth on off-off-off Broadway shows. Bea Arthur broadwaycutshow Change image and share on social
Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same. Bea Arthur animalchoicecompassionate Change image and share on social