John Gielgud

The theatre is a place where you can learn about yourself and the world around you.

I've always been a bit of a rebel. I like to challenge the status quo.

The greatest beauty in life is to be found in the simple things.

I've always tried to be a good listener. I believe that everyone has something to teach you.

The theatre is a place where you can escape from the mundane and enter a world of wonder.

I've always been a bit of a philosopher. I love to ponder the big questions of life.

The greatest gift you can give yourself is to be happy.

I've always tried to be a good role model for others.

The theatre is a place where you can connect with other people on a deep emotional level.

I've always been a bit of a free spirit. I like to live life on my own terms.

Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.

The theater is a wonderful place, a world more real than real life.

I have always believed that in every great actor there is a great director waiting to come out.

Shakespeare is the most wonderful thing in the world. I adore him.

One must always be careful of talking too much about one's work; it tends to make one pompous.

Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.

In the theater, you must always be prepared to fail gloriously.

I never wanted to be a star; I just wanted to act.

The essence of acting is to be believable.

Old age is no place for sissies.