Opportunity Quote by Diana Rigg
“It was an extremely overdramatic play called 'Wild Decembers'. It was all about the Brontes, and they all, one after the other, died of tuberculosis. I remember taking every opportunity to cough over other people's lines.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 1995
A humorous anecdote highlighting the dramatic nature of a play about the Brontë sisters, using personal mishaps to underscore theatrical excess.
In simple terms: Play was over‑dramatic; I used coughing as comic relief.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor to balance overly serious art.
Themes
theatre
humor
drama
history
personal anecdote
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
playful
Type
anecdotal
humorous
theatrical
When to use this quote
- stage productions
- acting workshops
- rehearsal environments
- literary festivals
Key Concepts
performance art
self‑deprecation
historical drama
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect audience engagement with serious topics?
- When is self‑deprecation appropriate on stage?
A Different Perspective
Over‑dramatization can distract from core narrative.
