[to Jean]
You may as well go to perdition in ermine. You're sure to come back in rags.
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Powell Now, whether you were acting in my office or no, you did show fire and emotion and that's what I need in this part.
Terry But I'm not an emotional person.
Powell You will be when I get through with you. I'll mold you into one.
Terry I don't want to be molded. I believe in acting with my brain.
Catherine It's only after we have suffered we can make the audience feel with us.
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