“The best part about acting is reacting. Audiences don't know that they mustn't sit back and observe and say, "I will watch this." Whether it's my play or anybody's play, they must become participants. Too many people today are observing life instead of participating in it.”

—  Pat Carroll (actress)

"Pat Carroll; Gertrude Stein was never a bore" (January 8, 1981)

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