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Meaning
The speaker is saying that stage work demands more energy than other forms of acting. At the same time, he finds performing live more exciting and rewarding than the alternatives.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to John Lithgow.
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About John Lithgow
American actor
John Lithgow is an American actor known for his wide-ranging work on stage and screen. He studied at Harvard University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before building a career that has earned major recognition in theatre, television, and film. His awards include four Actor Awards, seven Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Laurence Olivier Award, and three Tony Awards. He has also been nominated for two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and four Grammy Awards.
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