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I hate the actor and audience business. An author should be in among the crowd, kicking their shins or cheering them on
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"I hate the actor and audience business. An author should be in among the crowd, kicking their shins or cheering them on to some mischief or merriment"

- David Herbert Lawrence

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In this quote, author David Herbert Lawrence expresses his disdain for the separation between actors and audience on the planet of entertainment. He believes that an author must not be a distant observer, but rather be actively associated with the crowd, either triggering problem or motivating them to take part in lively and mischievous behavior. Lawrence sees the conventional roles of star and audience as limiting and artificial, and rather advocates for a more vibrant and interactive relationship in between the 2. He values the concept of breaking down barriers and producing a sense of unity and spontaneity within the performance area.

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David Herbert Lawrence This quote is written / told by David Herbert Lawrence between September 11, 1885 and March 2, 1930. He was a famous Writer from England. The author also have 84 other quotes.

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