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I know people like spectacle, but I'm interested in moving people.
Estelle Parsons
People
Acting is very start and stop.
Estelle Parsons
Acting
All of the generations go to what is chic for them, and theater seems to be an older generation's art form.
Estelle Parsons
Art
Generations
Theater
At this point the theater America is in such a precarious place.
Estelle Parsons
America
Theater
But today I felt different, today I forgot how long it takes to get into the skin of a character and I remembered it, because today I actually got into that skin and it felt so different.
Estelle Parsons
Character
Skin
Today
Don't forget the prices are so high in theater; it isn't really where a young person can go on a date and buy two tickets and take someone out anymore.
Estelle Parsons
Forget
Theater
For anyone with half a brain they can see that this play is about the human condition.
Estelle Parsons
Play
Getting work in theater has always been sort of cyclical.
Estelle Parsons
Work
Theater
I believe in things that move people, if the audience isn't deeply caught up and moved to either laughter or tears then I don't think it is theater.
Estelle Parsons
People
Laughter
Tears
Theater
You can't just trust to luck; you have to really listen to what that character is telling you.
Estelle Parsons
Trust
Character
Luck
When I see what I want, I do it.
Estelle Parsons
Want
I like time off because I also have a life outside of theater.
Estelle Parsons
Life
Time
Theater
I mean, there are times when you aren't working, but still believe that work will come.
Estelle Parsons
Work
Will
I think in small towns like this one, whether you're a man or a woman, you basically do what there is to do.
Estelle Parsons
Man
Woman
It is so important to get respect for what you do and at the same time give it.
Estelle Parsons
Time
Respect