Laurence Kerr Olivier, Baron Olivier, OM ( May 1907 – 11 July 1989), was an English actor who, along with his contemporaries Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud, dominated the British...
I believe that in a great city, or even in a small city or a village, a great theater is the outward and visible sign of an inward and probable culture. Laurence Olivier
I believe that in a great city, or even in a small city or a village, a great theater is the outward and visible sign of an inward and probable culture.
I often think that could we creep behind the actor's eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Domesday Book. Laurence Olivier
I often think that could we creep behind the actor's eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Domesday Book.
Lead the audience by the nose to the thought. Laurence Olivier
Lead the audience by the nose to the thought.
We have all, at one time or another, been performers, and many of us still are - politicians, playboys, cardinals and kings. Laurence Olivier
We have all, at one time or another, been performers, and many of us still are - politicians, playboys, cardinals and kings.
I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it. Laurence Olivier
I take a simple view of life: keep your eyes open and get on with it.
The actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand. Laurence Olivier
The actor should be able to create the universe in the palm of his hand.
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act. Laurence Olivier
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act.
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. Laurence Olivier
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey. Laurence Olivier
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey.
Have a very good reason for everything you do. Laurence Olivier
Have a very good reason for everything you do.
I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor-to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself. Laurence Olivier
I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor-to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself.
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not think I would add one word. Laurence Olivier
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not think I would add one word.
