“To me, the theatre was related to the spirit. Before every performance I sat alone in my dressing-room, said my prayers, died unto myself and became my character.”

— Zita Johann

Zita Johann obituary http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-zita-johann-1509144.html

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