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“Miss Fontanne and I rehearse all the time. Even after we leave the theater, we rehearse. We sleep in the same bed. We have a script on our hands when we go to bed. You can't come and tell us to stop rehearsing after eight hours.” quote by Alfred Lunt
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“Miss Fontanne and I rehearse all the time. Even after we leave the theater, we rehearse. We sleep in the same bed. We have a script on our hands when we go to bed. You can't come and tell us to stop rehearsing after eight hours.”

Alfred Lunt

About This Quote

Source Memoir: My Life in Theatre, 1965

Continuous rehearsal with a partner blurs work and personal life.

In simple terms: Rehearsal dominates both stage and home life.

Key Takeaway

Set boundaries to maintain personal space.

Themes

art dedication balance

Mood

reflective intimate

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • acting
  • marriage
  • work‑life integration
  • creative partnership

Key Concepts

theatre relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate work from home?
  • What limits protect personal time?
A Different Perspective

Burnout risk from lack of separation.

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