Once the curtain is raised, the actor ceases to belong to himself. He belongs to his character, to his author, to his public. (Sarah Bernhardt)

Once the curtain is raised, the actor ceases to belong to himself. He belongs to his character, to his author, to his public.

Sarah Bernhardt

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