To take a gloomy view of life is not part of my philosophy; to laugh at the idiocies of my fellow creatures… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Consider the public. Never fear it nor despise it. Coax it, charm it, interest it, stimulate it, shock it now and then… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
In the first act, you get the audience's attention - once you have it, they will repay you in the second. Play… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Acting is not a state of being ... but a state of appearing to be. You can't be eight times a week without going… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
It is discouraging how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I'll go through life either first class or third, but never in second. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
That strange feeling we had inthe war. Have you found anything in your lives since toequal it in strength? A sort of splendid carelessness… — Noël Coward Copy Share Image
Wit ought to be a glorious treat like caviar; never spread it about like marmalade. — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
“A.E. Matthews ambled through This Was a Man like a charming retriever who has buried a bone and can't quite remember where.” — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
“I like long walks, especialy when they are taken by people who annoy me.” — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
