Top 10 Famous Quotes by Uta Hagen

Uta Hagen (1919-2004) was a pioneering actress and influential acting teacher. Born in Germany, she moved to the US, leaving a profound mark on both stage and screen. Hagen authored seminal books on acting like "Respect for Acting" and "A Challenge for the Actor," stressing authenticity and emotional depth. Her notable stage roles include Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and Joan in "Saint Joan." Hagen's impact extends through her students and her contributions to acting theory. She remains a revered figure in the performing arts, celebrated for her commitment to truthfulness in performance and her enduring legacy in acting education.

Top 10 Famous Quotes by Uta Hagen

1. "We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre."
— Uta Hagen

2. "The actor must constantly remember that he is on the stage for the sake of the public."
— Uta Hagen

3. "The exercise of acting is a form of communication, an artful extension of the power to reveal."
— Uta Hagen

4. "The process of development seems to be to keep one's sensitivity and empathy, but to thicken one's skin."
— Uta Hagen

5. "One must dare to believe in oneself, to trust oneself, to love oneself as the condition for opening up to a life full of possibilities."
— Uta Hagen

6. "There are no small parts, only small actors."
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7. "What is interesting is the development, the advancement, the growth. When you stop growing, you stop moving forward."
— Uta Hagen

8. "The art of acting lies in being yourself... in discovering yourself within the given circumstances of a part."
— Uta Hagen

9. "Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it... Success is shy—it won't come out while you're watching."
— Uta Hagen

10. "To succeed as a human being and as an actor, one must be relentless in the pursuit of self-discovery."
— Uta Hagen