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Make them laugh, make them cry, and hack to laughter. What do people go to the theatre for? An emotional exercise. I am
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"Make them laugh, make them cry, and hack to laughter. What do people go to the theatre for? An emotional exercise. I am a servant of the people. I have never forgotten that"

- Mary Pickford

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In this quote, Mary Pickford stresses the value of evoking feelings in the audience through her efficiencies. She believes that the purpose of theatre is to provide a psychological exercise for individuals, and as a starlet, it is her task to serve the audience by making them laugh, cry, and eventually, feel alive. Pickford comprehends the power of emotions and how they can link individuals, and she takes her function as a servant of the people seriously. This quote showcases her devotion to her craft and her understanding of the impact she can have on the audience through her performances.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Mary Pickford between April 8, 1893 and May 29, 1979. She was a famous Actress from Canada. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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