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> [If you're saying the same line 10 times and making it look like you just came up with it, that's acting.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joan-rivers/if-you-re-saying-the-same-line-10-times-and-making-it-look-like-you/)

[Joan Rivers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joan-rivers/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/006/joan-rivers-669_acting_if-you-re-saying-the-same-line-10-times_1257311.png)

> [Don't write stage directions. If it is not apparent what the character is trying to accomplish by saying the line, tell us how the character said it or whether or not she moved to the couch isn't going to aid…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/david-mamet/don-t-write-stage-directions-if-it-is-not-apparent-what-the-character/)

[David Mamet](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-mamet/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e9/david-mamet-1178_accomplish_don-t-write-stage-directions-if-it-is-no_2505146.jpg)

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