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It takes two years on the stage for an actor or an actress to learn how to speak correctly and to manage his voice prope
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"It takes two years on the stage for an actor or an actress to learn how to speak correctly and to manage his voice properly, and it takes about ten years to master the subtle art of being able to hold one's audience"

- D. W. Griffith

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This quote by D. W. Griffith talks with the devotion as well as hard work called for to come to be a successful star or starlet. It takes two years of performing on phase for an actor or starlet to find out exactly how to talk properly and also handle their voice. This is the structure of their craft, yet it takes an additional ten years to understand the subtle art of mesmerizing a target market. This quote emphasizes the value of method as well as experience in the development of an actor or starlet. It likewise speaks with the importance of understanding the nuances of the craft, such as the ability to hold an audience's focus. This quote is a suggestion of the devotion as well as hard work called for to come to be a successful actor or actress.
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USA Flag This quote is written / told by D. W. Griffith between January 22, 1875 and July 23, 1948. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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