Eve Ensler Quotes

I think theatre to some extent is always about telling stories, isn't it, and I think what I've learned is that freedom comes when you tell your story; freedom comes when you tell the truth.

Eve Ensler

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TruthFreedomTheatreStoryThink

Because I don't think it's very healthy to hold people to idealized views. I think that's a certain stage in life, something kids do. You have to go through that idealistic phase with your parents, but at a certain point, you need to see people as just people.

Joan Cusack

LifeParentsPeopleThinkYouGo

That's why I wrote this book: to show how these people can imbue us with hope. I read somewhere that when a person takes part in community action, his health improves. Something happens to him or to her biologically. It's like a tonic.

Studs Terkel

HopeCommunityHealthPeopleBook

The real thing young people should fear is missing out on those few, true, long-term friendships that make for a richer, happier life.

Robin Marantz Henig

LifeFearPeopleYoungTrueReal

I used to ask Sean questions about acting. He's a brilliant actor, but I could never digest his information. I work primarily on an intuitive level.

Robin Wright

WorkQuestionsInformationActing

I think most people gain some sense of how to look at a painting, but no one ever teaches you how to look at a piece of silver.

Mary Beard

PeoplePaintingThinkYouLookGain

Of all follies there is none greater than wanting to make the world a better place.

Moliere

WorldBetterPlaceBetter PlaceNone

The problem is, the more famous you get, the more people see you who didn't choose to.

Louis C. K.

PeopleFamousProblemYouChoose

You may not understand your parents' interpretation of love and what they think is best for you, but you have to trust it.

Jovan Adepo

LoveTrustBestParentsThinkYou

There was always music playing in the house. I started singing at three, like my sisters did. When I was around four, we decided to put together a group and had so much fun with it.

China Anne McClain

MusicTogetherFunSingingHouse

From now until the end of time no one else will ever see life with my eyes, and I mean to make the best of my chance.

Christopher Morley

LifeEyesTimeBestChanceEnd

You always wonder if you can make plays at the end.

Bruce Weber

EndYouWonderAlwaysMakePlays

On camera, the audience can see your eyes close up - they can see behind your eyes - and when you're on stage, you need to make sure that the person sitting in the back row can feel what's happening behind your eyes, even if they can't see them. Having a live audience is exhilarating and exciting all on its own, but you know, it is quite different.

Annaleigh Ashford

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