Famous quote by Kenneth Branagh

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Actors are the best and the worst of people. Theyre like kids. When theyre good, theyre very very good. When theyre bad
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"Actors are the best and the worst of people. They're like kids. When they're good, they're very very good. When they're bad they're very very naughty"

- Kenneth Branagh

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This quote by Kenneth Branagh speaks with the duality of actors. On one hand, they can be incredibly gifted and enthusiastic about their craft, producing lovely works of art that can move and inspire people. On the other hand, they can be tough to work with, requiring and temperamental. Branagh compares stars to kids, in that when they are excellent, they are very good, however when they are bad, they can be extremely naughty. This quote talks to the complexity of actors and their characters, and how they can be both a delight and a challenge to deal with. It likewise talks to the importance of understanding and appreciating the unique personalities of actors, and how to deal with them in a manner that brings out the very best in them.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Kenneth Branagh somewhere between December 10, 1960 and today. He was a famous Actor from Ireland. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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