Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. Laurence Olivier actadultexhibitionism Change image and share on social
When you're a young man, Macbeth is a character part. When you're older, it's a straight part. Laurence Olivier charactermacbethman Change image and share on social
We have all, at one time or another, been performers, and many of us still are - politicians, playboys, cardinals and kings. Laurence Olivier cardinalkingperformer Change image and share on social
I believe that in a great city, or even in a small city or a village, a great theater is the outward and visible sign of an inward and probable culture. Laurence Olivier cityculturegreat Change image and share on social
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey. Laurence Olivier backdivehoney Change image and share on social
I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it. Laurence Olivier eyelifeopen Change image and share on social
Have a very good reason for everything you do. Laurence Olivier goodreason Change image and share on social
I often think that could we creep behind the actor's eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Domesday Book. Laurence Olivier actoratticbook Change image and share on social
Surely we have always acted; it is an instinct inherent in all of us. Some of us are better at it than others, but we all do it. Laurence Olivier actinherentinstinct Change image and share on social
Lead the audience by the nose to the thought. Laurence Olivier audienceleadnose Change image and share on social
