I'm never certain of a performance - my own or the other actors' - or the script or anything... But to me it seems there's only one place in the world the camera can be, and the decision usually comes immediately. Orson Welles actorcameradecision share on social
The essential is to excite the spectators. If that means playing Hamlet on a flying trapeze or in an aquarium, you do it. Orson Welles aquariumessentialexcite Change image and share on social
I'm a provincial. I live very much like a hermit: reading, listening to music, working in the cutting room, writing, commercial work - which doesn't take up that much time. Orson Welles commercialcuthermit Change image and share on social
I am essentially a hack, a commercial person. If I had a hobby, I would immediately make money on it or abandon it. Orson Welles abandoncommercialessentially Change image and share on social
I have no great message to the world. Orson Welles greatmessageworld Change image and share on social
Now we sit through Shakespeare in order to recognize the quotations. Orson Welles orderquotationrecognize Change image and share on social
The best thing commercially, which is the worst artistically, by and large, is the most successful. Orson Welles artisticallybadcommercially Change image and share on social
I don't want to forgive myself. That's why I hate psychoanalysis I think if you're guilty of something you should live with it. Get rid of it - how can you get rid of a real guilt? I think people should live with it, face up to it. Orson Welles faceforgiveguilt share on social
The notion of directing a film is the invention of critics - the whole eloquence of cinema is achieved in the editing room. Orson Welles achievecinemacritic Change image and share on social
There were centuries when civilization had no theater. Orson Welles centurycivilizationtheater Change image and share on social
