"Acting is a sport. On stage you must be ready to move like a tennis player on his toes. Your concentration must be keen, your reflexes sharp; your body and mind are in top gear, the chase is on. Acting is energy. In the theatre people pay to see energy."

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Source: Clive Thompson (2013). “Smarter Than You Think: How Technology Is Changing Our Minds for the Better”, p.56, Penguin

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Clive Swift

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Clive Swift was a British actor and playwright known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary on human behavior, particularly in his television and stage roles.

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