I won't say he [Shakespeare] 'invented' us, because journalists perpetually misunderstand me on that. I'll put it more simply: he contains us.… — Harold Bloom Copy Share Image
I joined the Royal Shakespeare Co. with no experience whatsoever - I'd never been to a drama school or anything. But I… — Roger Rees Copy Share Image
I believe kids shouldn't be taught Shakespeare. They should experience it first by seeing a great production. — Helen Mirren Copy Share Image
![“I won't say he [Shakespeare] 'invented' us, because journalists perpetually misunderstand me on that. I'll put it more simply: he contains us. Our ways of thinking and feeling-about ourselves, those we love, those we hate, those we realize are hopelessly 'other' to us-are more shaped by…” quote by Harold Bloom](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c30/harold-bloom-3350_feelings_i-won-t-say-he-shakespeare-invented-us-b_2229453.jpg)
