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I often think that could we creep behind the actors eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Dom
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"I often think that could we creep behind the actor's eyes, we would find an attic of forgotten toys and a copy of the Domesday Book"

- Laurence Olivier

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This quote by Laurence Olivier speaks to the complexity of the human mind and also the midsts of our memories. It suggests that if we could look into the minds of actors, we would locate a huge array of memories and experiences that have actually been tucked away as well as failed to remember. The recommendation to the Domesday Book is especially interesting, as it is a document of the fantastic survey of England and also Wales that was completed in 1086. This recommends that the memories and experiences of stars are so huge as well as differed that they can span centuries. It likewise implies that the memories of actors are so deep and also effective that they can give birth to characters and stories from the far-off past. This quote speaks to the power of the human mind and also the capability of actors to bring to life characters and also stories from the past.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Laurence Olivier between May 22, 1907 and July 11, 1989. He was a famous Actor from United Kingdom. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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