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Discovery Quote by Del Close

“The truth is funny. Honest discovery, observation, and reaction is better than contrived invention.” quote by Del Close — Download Open image

“The truth is funny. Honest discovery, observation, and reaction is better than contrived invention.”

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No scene is ever about the words being spoken.

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The only real mistake here is ignoring the inner voice.

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Trust...trust your fellow actors to support you; trust them to come through if you lay something heavy on them; trust yourself.

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It's not about the journey. It's about the people you meet.

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Beyond the deepest tragedy there is laughter; even in the midst of tragedy there is always the possibility for laughter.

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The more you know, the more you can make fun of

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If we treat each other as if we are geniuses, poets and artists, we have a better chance of becoming that on stage.

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If the whole is to be Art, the parts must not try to be.

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Where do the really best laughs come from? Terrific connections made intellectually, or terrific revelations made emotionally.

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The only rule is that there are no rules.

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Treat your audience like poets and geniuses and they’ll have the chance to become them.

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Fall, then figure out what to do on the way down.

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