Acting is not a state of being ... but a state of appearing to be. You can't be eight times a week… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
It's no use to go and take courses in playwriting any more than it's much use taking courses in acting. Better play… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I will accept anything in the theatre . . . provided it amuses or moves me. But if it does neither, I… — 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
It's no use to go and take courses in playwriting any more than it's much use taking courses in acting. Better play… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Many years ago I remember a famous actress explaining to me with perfect seriousness that before making an entrance she always stood… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
I have always been very fond of them (drama critics) . . . I think it is so frightfully clever of them… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
The theatre should be treated with respect. The theatre is a wonderful place, a house of strange enchantment, a temple of illusion.… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
You ask my advice about acting? Speak clearly, don't bump into the furniture and if you must have motivation, think of your… — Noel Coward Copy Share Image
Of course, the age-old tradition that a star must appear even if he or she is practically dying is an excellent one,… — 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
