A successful artist of any kind has to work so hard that she is justified in refusing to lay down her sceptre until she is placed on the bier. (Edith Evans)

A successful artist of any kind has to work so hard that she is justified in refusing to lay down her sceptre until she is placed on the bier.

Edith Evans

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