In Hungary, acting is a career for which one fits himself as earnestly as one studies for a degree in medicine, law, or philosophy.
BELA LUGOSII guess I’m pretty much of a lone wolf. I don’t say I don’t like people at all, but, to tell you the truth, I only like it then if I have a chance to look deep into their hearts and their minds.
More Bela Lugosi Quotes
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It took me years to live down Dracula and convince the film producers that I would play almost any other type of role.
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If you are not serious, people will sense it.
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Women have a predestination to suffering.
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I guess I’m pretty much of a lone wolf. I don’t say I don’t like people at all, but, to tell you the truth, I only like it then if I have a chance to look deep into their hearts and their minds.
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In making theories, always keep a window open so that you can throw one out if necessary.
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There was no male vampire type in existence. Someone suggested an actor of the Continental School who could play any type, and mentioned me.
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The vampire was a complete change from the usual romantic characters I was playing, but it was a success.
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I have lived too completely. I think I have known every human emotion.
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Martyrdom was the price of enthusiasm for acting.
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The stage is near and dear to me.
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In the studio the director controls the actor’s every move, every inflection, every expression.
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It is women who love horror. Gloat over it. Feed on it. Are nourished by it. Shudder and cling and cry out-and come back for more.
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People, chained by monotony, afraid to think, clinging to certainties… they live like ants.
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I’ll take any story if it’s good.
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The actor depends wholly on himself. He gives his performance in what, to him, seems the most effective manner.
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