Laurence Olivier Quotes
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[upon seeing Dustin Hoffman`s "method" acting technique of not sleeping and making a mess of himself to get into character while shooting Marathon Man (1976)] Dear boy, it`s called acting.
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[yo 1979 Academy Awards show writer Buz Kohan, after receiving his honorary Oscar] God, I mucked that up. I had no idea what I was saying but I didn`t want to stop.
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If I wasn`t an actor, I think I`d have gone mad. You have to have extra voltage, some extra temperament to reach certain heights. Art is a little bit larger than life - it`s an exhalation of life and I think you probably need a little touch of madness.
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Of all the things I`ve done in life, directing a motion picture is the most beautiful. It`s the most exciting and the nearest than an interpretive craftsman, such as an actor can possibly get to being a creator.
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[to a young actress who complained she was not taken seriously because she was a blonde] But my dear, it was your decision!
| Name | Laurence Olivier |
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1907 |
| Birthplace | Dorking, Surrey, England, UK |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Died | July 11, 1989 (Aged 82) |
| Location of Death | Steyning, West Sussex, England, UK |
| Cause of Death | complications from a muscle disorder |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Category | British Actor |
