Quotes by Richard Monette

“Hes arguably the greatest Shakespearean actor alive.”

“He has played all the great roles, so hes had many opportunities here, and he is arguably the greatest classical actor in the English speaking world.”

“The Renaissance scholar Michel de Montaigne said, there is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom, ... Drama, comedy and tragedy all have their roots in the compelling theatre of life that is closest to us all our relationships with those tied to us by blood.”

“It was pretty daunting to learn 1,000 lines of dialogue, and Im still learning different nuances about the play and my character, all the time,”

“The bonds of family, whether between mother and son, mother and daughter, or among siblings, will be explored in the 15 plays to be presented at the Stratford Festival in 2006,”