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" Music and language are a vital element. We, as actors and directors, offer it to people who want to experience it. Sometimes the actual meaning is less important than the words themselves. "

Kenneth Branagh

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Kenneth Branagh

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Subjects

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" I come from the theatre; my bones are in the theatre. It's as natural as breathing to want to be in the theatre. "

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" Friendship is one of the most tangible things in a world which offers fewer and fewer supports. "

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" I've always loved pure, silly slapstick comedy. It always makes me laugh. "

Kenneth Branagh

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Comedy

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Kenneth Branagh

Character

Love

" Shakespeare's always on my dance card if it can be. "

" The long version of the play is actually an easier version to follow. In all of the cut versions the intense speeches are cut too close together for the audience and the actors. "

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" Mozart had a tremendously fertile and creative ear for a catchy tune. "

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" I like to cast actors I admire, one's that are talented. Each one will bring something new to the part. This play has been done thousands of times and now certain characters are too familiar. "

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" A creative and artistic home is what I've been looking for in the theatre. "