Alan Rickman Quotes

The difference between being an actor and a director is simple. The director has to hide his panic; the actor doesn't.

Alan Rickman

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• The difference between being an actor and a director is simple. The director has to hide his panic; the actor doesn't.

  

  Alan Rickman
  • Simple
  • Actor
  • Difference