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Cue Quotes

Quotes about acting, dreaming, and cue cards

One quote defines acting itself as the rare ability to dream convincingly on cue.

I am not a good cue card reader.

Quotes by Adam Carolla

Acting is the ability to dream on cue.

Quotes by Ralph Richardson

Frequently Asked Questions

How is acting defined in the first quote?
It is defined as being able to summon convincing imagination whenever a performance calls for it.
What does the second quote admit?
It admits to not being especially good at reading cue cards.
Is this collection about stage or screen acting?
It applies broadly to acting in general rather than specifying stage or screen.
Is there irony between the two quotes?
Yes, someone skilled enough to dream on cue still struggles with the practical task of reading cue cards.
What theme connects both quotes?
Both connect around the word cue, contrasting a poetic craft with a practical performing tool.

Another admits candidly to being a poor cue card reader despite that same acting skill.