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Actors Quote by Patrick Stewart

“I saw Waiting for Godot when I was 17 in rep with a then unknown actor called Peter O'Toole playing Vladimir. I remember leaving the theatre promising myself that one day I would have a go at this play and then pretty much forgot it for 50 years.” quote by Patrick Stewart
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“I saw Waiting for Godot when I was 17 in rep with a then unknown actor called Peter O'Toole playing Vladimir. I remember leaving the theatre promising myself that one day I would have a go at this play and then pretty much forgot it for 50 years.”

Patrick Stewart

About This Quote

Seeing Waiting for Godot at 17 sparked a lifelong, delayed desire to perform the play, illustrating postponed dreams.

In simple terms: He saw Godot at 17 and later remembered wanting to act in it.

Key Takeaway

Revisit and pursue delayed artistic aspirations.

Themes

theater delayed ambition memory artistic longing

Mood

nostalgic inspired

Type

reflective motivational

When to use this quote

  • community theater
  • acting workshops
  • personal goal setting
  • life retrospection

Key Concepts

dramatic literature personal growth career reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What stopped you from acting earlier?
  • How can you act on postponed dreams now?
A Different Perspective

Procrastination can lead to missed opportunities.

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