Collecting advice, quotes, essays, and observations from hundreds of
famous actors and highly regarded acting teachers, The Quotable Actor
covers a wide range of topics on the art and history of acting.
Entertaining, instructive, and informative, it is organized into
specific, easy-to-search categories, such as On Why We Act; On
Auditioning; On Struggling and Building a Career; and On Gender
Differences and Aging in the Biz.
From art and technique to business and lifestyle, entries include
fascinating anecdotes and advice from some of the greatest actors in
history:
Marlon Brando commenting on the rehearsal process
Meryl Streep's advice on building a character
Al Pacino recalling what it was like to be a starving young artist
Beauty tips from some of Hollywood's leading ladies
Recollections of horrible auditions from A-list stars
Musings from Jack Nicholson, Edwin Booth, and many others
Additional contributors include Constantin Stanislavski, Daniel
Day-Lewis, Ellen Burstyn, Julie Andrews, Paul Newman, and Peter
O'Toole--providing insights into the actor's craft that are equally
useful to young actors just starting out and accomplished professionals
looking for inspiration in the words of peers.