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" I don't have a great talent for explaining myself in acting because I can't explain it. "
Elaine Stritch
Acting
Talent
Myself
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" As a diabetic, I'm a walking picnic. I have to eat measured amounts of food at certain times. "
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" I love holidays in New York. I love 'em. I want to celebrate something all the time, and New York has holidays for every day of the week, practically. I like holidays in New York City. "
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" I mention I'm going home, and I'm a star immediately! This used to happen with my boyfriends - as soon as I'd say, 'I gotta go home now,' they fell in love. "
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" These performers that go on about their technique and craft - oh, puleeze! How boring! I don't know what 'technique' means. But I do know what experience is. "
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" The closer a part is to you, the harder it is to play. Anything else is just imitation. If I'm playing a Russian countess, I get the hat, the accent, the outrageousness. Easy. Playing a murderess? Perfect. "
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" I just serve others through entertaining. That's when I am happy. "
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