Edith Evans quotes

Edith Evans was an acclaimed English actress, celebrated for her work on both stage and screen. Her career spanned over six decades and included iconic roles in classics such as "The Importance of Being Earnest". She became known for her powerful stage presence and distinctive voice. Here are 7 of her quotes:

When a woman behaves like a man, why doesn't she behave like a nice man? (Edith Evans)

I know that if I'd had to go and take an exam for acting, I wouldn't have got anywhere. You don't take exams for acting, you take your courage.

Edith Evans

A successful artist of any kind has to work so hard that she is justified in refusing to lay down her sceptre until she is placed on the bier.

Edith Evans

If you're an actor, a real actor, you've got to be on the stage. But you mustn't go on the stage unless it's absolutely the only thing you can do.

Edith Evans

Actresses are such very dull people off the stage. We are only delightful and brilliant when we are doing what we are told to do. Off stage we are awful chumps.

Edith Evans

I can't imagine going on when there are no more expectations.

Edith Evans

What I want to give in the theatre is beauty, that's what I want to give.

Edith Evans

Edith Evans

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Occupation: English Actress
Born: February 8, 1888
Died: October 14, 1976
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Edith Evans

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