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Olivier said that drama is an affair of the heart, or its nothing, and he was right
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"Olivier said that drama is an affair of the heart, or it's nothing, and he was right"

- Pam Gems

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This quote by Pam Gems speaks to the value of emotion in drama. Olivier was a renowned actor and director, and his words suggest that drama is just efficient if it is able to evoke emotion in the audience. Without feeling, drama is absolutely nothing more than a series of occasions. Olivier's words suggest that drama should be an experience that touches the heart of the audience, which it must have the ability to move them in some method. This is why drama is so powerful; it can be used to check out intricate feelings and to tell stories that can resonate with people. Olivier's words remind us that drama is not almost the events that happen, but about the emotions that are stimulated in the audience.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Pam Gems somewhere between August 1, 1925 and today. He/she was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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