We don't want bores in the theatre. We don't want standardised acting, standard actors with standard-shaped legs. Acting needs everybody, cripples, dwarfs and people with noses so long. Give us something that is different. — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
It's only people who are hysterical who can play hysterical parts. — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
[When asked if she had ever considered divorcing Sir Lewis Casson:] Divorce? Never. But murder often! — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
We don't want bores in the theatre. We don't want standardised acting, standard actors with standard-shaped legs. Acting needs everybody, cripples, dwarfs and people… — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
I want Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D played at my funeral. If it isn't I shall jolly well want to know why. — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
It's only people who are hysterical who can play hysterical parts. — Sybil Thorndike Copy Share Image
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