Fonda Quote by Gene Tierney
“Fonda and Gary Cooper had the best sense of timing of all the actors I knew.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film magazine, 1952
Fonda and Cooper exemplified perfect timing, a key acting skill.
In simple terms: Great actors have impeccable timing.
Key Takeaway
Study timing in performance.
Themes
acting
timing
performance art
Mood
inspirational
analytical
Type
observational
educational
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film acting
- public speaking
- stand‑up comedy
- dance
Key Concepts
rhythm
delivery
scene dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve timing?
- What role does timing play in persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Timing can be subjective across cultures.
![“I hadn't heard the Gary Cooper thing so I'm not grounded now. I feel pretty good. That's incredibly nice. When I met Robin [Williams] at the read-through, I remember when he came in, I was so nervous meeting him for the first time is incredible because I did actually write him a letter when I was…” quote by John Krasinski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d2d/john-krasinski-4756_actors_i-hadn-t-heard-the-gary-cooper-thing-so_2799316.jpg)
