Lilli Palmer

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"Did I ever imagine then how things were going to turn out? No, thank God. Why thank God? Had it been that bad? No, of course not. Only quite, quite different.
Just as well one doesn't know in advance."
~from CHANGE LOBSTERS--AND DANCE An Autobiography (you should read it...)
10 Principal Shortcomings as named by Elsa Schreiber:
1. Remember: you have no charm
2. Don't act adjectives. No need to illustrate what you're saying.
3. Iron out those abrupt, hasty gestures.
4. Take your time. Then no one will be bored.
5. Don't mumble.
6. Listen to your fellow actors. That will make you interesting.
7. Stay dry. Sentimentality is Mortal Sin Number One.
8. Don't stand with your feet apart. Keep them together. You're not in the gym.
9. Stay vital. Monotony is Mortal Sin Number Two.
10. Courage--above all, courage!