King Lear Quotes

Shakespeare wrote all there is that we need to know about dementia in 'King Lear.'

I have no desire to play King Lear or Hamlet. I never had a grand ambition. I just followed my nose.

I have three daughters and I find as a result I played King Lear almost without rehearsal.

The actor is too prone to exaggerate his powers; he wants to play Hamlet when his appearance is more suitable to King Lear.

King Lear alone among these plays has a distinct double action. Besides this, it is impossible, I think, from the point of view of construction, to regard the hero as the leading figure.