Simone Weil - More than in any other performin...

More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.

Simone Weil

French Philosopher

Born: Feb 3, 1909

Died: Aug 24, 1943

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Respect, Spring, Every, Other, Valid, Considers, Critic, Seems, More, Fact, Layman, Performing, Performing Arts, Himself, Than, Any, Lack, Arts, Acting

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