Since the time of the ancient Greeks a democracy has depended on its philosophers and creative artists. It can only flourish by continuous probing, prodding, and questioning of the social conditions under which man exists and tries to better himself.… — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
The need to be loved and protected is at a peak when we feel abandoned and are particularly vulnerable to difficult circumstances. — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
One cannot demand of art that it pay you in any other way than in the satisfaction of the work itself. — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
Theoretically, the actor ought to be more sound in mind and body than other people, since he learns to understand the psychological problems of human beings when putting his own passions, his loves, fears, and rages to work in the service of the characters he plays. He will learn to face himself, to hide nothing from himself- and to do… — Uta Hagen Copy Share
The knowledge that every day there is something more to learn, something higher to reach for, something new to make for others, makes each… — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
We had a relationship that lasted 44 years. Herbert and I lived together 10 years before we were married. He always gave me a… — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
To rebel or revolt against the status quo is in the very nature of an artist. — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
I love going to the movies; I love watching good movie actors. They must know something I don't. — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
The actor must know that since he, himself, is the instrument, he must play on it to serve the character with the same effortless… — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
I think, by and large, the level of acting is mediocre. When I go to the theatre, I get so angry. I don't go. — Uta Hagen Copy Share Image
