#th

I never talk about 'Harry Potter' because I think that would rob children of something that's private to them. I think too many things get explained, so I hate talking about it. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#because #children #explained #get #harry

I was 7, and I remember being given a part in a play and thinking, This is exciting. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#exciting #given #i #i remember #part

I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me. ↗

— Andre Rieu

#black sheep #family #i #me #mother

I'm very aware that when one is acting in the theater, you do become kind of animal about it. And you're reliant on instincts rather than tact a lot of the time. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#acting #animal #aware #become #i

In theater, you've got to be aware of your whole body because it involves stamina. It involves two-and-a-half hours and a sustained release of energy, maybe for six months. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#because #body #energy #got #half hours

It is an ancient need to be told stories. But the story needs a great storyteller. Thanks for all of it, Jo. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#great #jo #need #needs #stories

My idea of a real treat is Magic Mountain without standing in line. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#line #magic #mountain #real #real treat

My parents certainly didn't have anything to do with the theater. I'm some kind of accident. ↗

— Alan Rickman

#anything #certainly #i #kind #parents

Nothing gives me as much pleasure as travelling. I love getting on trains and boats and planes. ↗