Failure Quotes by Del Close

No scene is ever about the words being spoken.

— Del Close

The only real mistake here is ignoring the inner voice.

— Del Close

Trust...trust your fellow actors to support you; trust them to come through if you lay something heavy on them; trust yourself.

— Del Close

It's not about the journey. It's about the people you meet.

— Del Close

Beyond the deepest tragedy there is laughter; even in the midst of tragedy there is always the possibility for laughter.

— Del Close

The truth is funny. Honest discovery, observation, and reaction is better than contrived invention.

— Del Close

The more you know, the more you can make fun of

— Del Close

If we treat each other as if we are geniuses, poets and artists, we have a better chance of becoming that on stage.

— Del Close

If the whole is to be Art, the parts must not try to be.

— Del Close

Where do the really best laughs come from? Terrific connections made intellectually, or terrific revelations made emotionally.

— Del Close

The only rule is that there are no rules.

— Del Close

Treat your audience like poets and geniuses and they’ll have the chance to become them.

— Del Close