Paul Schofield said something like, 'If I'm not acting in a play, I don't really exist. ' Those … - Michael Gambon

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The world -- this shadow of the soul, or other me, lies wide around. Its attractions are the keys which unlock my thoughts and make me acquainted with myself. I run eagerly into this resounding tumult. . . So much only of life as I know by experience. . . The true scholar grudges every opportunity of action past by, as a loss of power.

Michael Gambon

Paul Schofield said something like, 'If I'm not acting in a play, I don't really exist. ' Those weren't the exact words, but he meant it's only when I'm acting in a play that I've got something to say about the world. And then why should I talk, when people can come to see it?

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