My Week with Marilyn (2011)
Zoë Wanamaker: Paula Strasberg
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Quotes
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Paula Strasberg : We're talking about the difference between the truth and artificial crap.
Sir Laurence Olivier : We're in absolute agreement. Acting is all about truth, and if you can fake that, you'll have a jolly good career.
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Sir Laurence Olivier : It's only a readthrough, Paula.
Paula Strasberg : Marilyn has to begin finding the character.
Sir Laurence Olivier : Oh, the character is on the page.
Paula Strasberg : The words, maybe. Not the character.
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Marilyn Monroe : I can't do this. I can't.
Paula Strasberg : Yes you can. Yes you can. You can do it. You can't fail. You will have more pain and you will suffer more but you will create. All you need is time. Think about the things you like, instead of him. Frank Sinatra. Coca Cola. Use your substitutions and make it work for you.