Talent, Inspiration and Professionalism

DOI: 10.4324/9781315059792-17

Oh, how seldom does anything happen all by itself in the theatre, or in the role of even the most gifted actor…. It does happen, but not often. To know how to work, really to make an effort—that takes talent too. Even an enormous talent. Inspiration is born of hard work. It is not the other way around.

Professionalism is a very necessary and healthy basis to begin any work, in any field of art….

(Undated)