Del Close Quotes

“If we treat each other as if we are geniuses, poets and artists, we have a better chance of becoming that on stage.”

— Del Close

The more you know, the more you can make fun of

— Del Close

“The absolute worst thing you can do in a scene is be apathetic.”

— Del Close

“It's not about the journey. It's about the people you meet.”

— Del Close

“Where do the really best laughs come from? Terrific connections made intellectually, or terrific revelations made emotionally.”

— Del Close

The only rule is that there are no rules.

— Del Close

“Every interpersonal situation has a solution in which everyone wins.”

— Del Close

“Fall, then figure out what to do on the way down.”

— Del Close

“The truth is funny. Honest discovery, observation, and reaction is better than contrived invention.”

— Del Close

If the whole is to be Art, the parts must not try to be.

— Del Close

“The only real mistake here is ignoring the inner voice.”

— Del Close

“Trust ... trust your fellow actors to support you; trust them to come through if you lay something heavy on them; trust yourself.”

— Del Close

“Beyond the deepest tragedy there is laughter; even in the midst of tragedy there is always the possibility for laughter.”

— Del Close

“Treat your audience like poets and geniuses and they'll have the chance to become them.”

— Del Close

I'm tired of being the funniest person in the room.

— Del Close

“No scene is ever about the words being spoken.”

— Del Close