Damon DiMarco 
Quotable Actor [PDF ebook] 
1001 Pearls of Wisdom from Actors Talking About Acting

Collecting advice, quotes, essays, and observations from hundreds of famous actors and highly regarded acting teachers, The Quotable Actor covers a wide range of topics on the art and history of acting.Entertaining, instructive, and informative, it is organized into specific, easy-to-search categories, such as "On Why We Act"; "On Auditioning"; "On Struggling and Building a Career"; and "On Gender Differences and Aging in the Biz."From art and technique to business and lifestyle, entries include fascinating anecdotes and advice from some of the greatest actors in history:Marlon Brando commenting on the rehearsal process Meryl Streeps advice on building a character Al Pacino recalling what it was like to be a starving young artist Beauty tips from some of Hollywoods leading ladies Recollections of horrible auditions from A-list stars Musings from Jack Nicholson, Edwin Booth, and many others Additional contributors include Constantin Stanislavski, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ellen Burstyn, Julie Andrews, Paul Newman, and Peter OTooleproviding insights into the actors craft that are equally useful to young actors just starting out and accomplished professionals looking for inspiration in the words of peers.