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RESISTANCE NEVER SLEEPS Henry Fonda was still throwing up before each stage performance, even when he was seventy-five. In other words, fear doesn't go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.
— Steven Pressfield
Every player has their challenge to help the team. They all have a challenge individually and collectively to improve.
— Unai Emery
Being in an acting class, you always feel like, you know, you're insecure, a lot of ways, when the teacher is commenting on your performance.
— Greg Sestero
An actor is supposed to be a sensitive instrument.
— Marilyn Monroe
When we started, it was so intense: it was like a religion. And when you played with Duane Allman, you either gave it your all or you got out.
— Butch Trucks
It's like an act of murder; you play with intent to commit something.
— Duke Ellington
I know that leading Ferrari carries with it a high responsibility, but the pressure is more from the outside rather than internal.
— Mattia Binotto
I am going to seek a grand perhaps; draw the curtain, the farce is played.
— Francois Rabelais
I loved doing 'The Family' with Eunice and Mama. They were very interesting because there were no jokes written into those sketches. It was all character-driven. And sometimes it got a little heavy.
— Carol Burnett
I never freestyle. I always give a written verse cause I just don't wanna go out like that.
— Lil Yachty
I think every entertainer's had nights when things go wrong. I mean you can't remember everything all the time, and especially if you're having hard times personally, things going on that you - you know, and then people make it worse. And that makes you feel worse.
— Dolly Parton
I got my developmental deal first, and I got 'Total Divas.' Everything from there it just went, boom! I was living my life on reality TV. I had to perform for WWE as well as show that to the whole world.
— Eva Marie