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" Johnson, indeed, had thought more upon the subject of acting than might be generally supposed. Talking of it one day to Mr. Kemble, he said, " Are you, sir, one of those enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent... "
Bentley's Miscellany - Page 45
edited by - 1862
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The Beauties of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Consisting of Maxims and Observations ...

Samuel Johnson - 1804 - 594 pages
...believe yourself transformed into the very characters you represent ?" Upon Mr. Kcmble-s answering he had never felt so strong a persuasion himself....the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." After the re-establishment of his health, as mentioned by Mrs. Piozzi, he continued...
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The life of Samuel Johnson. [With] The principal corrections and ..., Volume 4

James Boswell - 1807 - 532 pages
...enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent ?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering — that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it."9 9 My worthy friend, Mr. John Nichols, was present when Mr. Henderson, the actor, paid...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.: Comprehending an Account of ..., Volume 3

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1807 - 562 pages
...into the very character you represent ?"J£T^ Upon Mr. Kemble's answering—that he had never felt 74. so strong a persuasion himself; " To be sure not,...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it."' f" TO MRS. LUCY PORTER, IN LI CH FIELD. " DEAR MADAM, " THE death of poor Mr. Porter,...
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Dr. Johnson's table-talk: aphorisms [&c.] selected and arranged ..., Volume 1

Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 228 pages
...enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...Garrick really believed himself to be that monster Rjchard the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." He gave the following as his...
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Four Discourses on Subjects Relating to the Amusement of the Stage: Preached ...

James Plumptre - Theater - 1809 - 318 pages
...enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent ?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering — that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." Vol. iv. p. 258. 4th Edition. Dunlop, in his Sermon before referred to (see Note A....
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The Monthly Mirror: Reflecting Men and Manners: With Strictures on ..., Volume 6

1809 - 418 pages
...believe themselves transformed into the very character they represent ? Mr. K. replied in the negative. " To be sure not, sir," said JOHNSON, " the thing is impossible, and if GARRICR really believed himself to be that monster, Richard the Third, he deserved to be hanged every...
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The works of ... Ezekiel Hopkins, arranged and revised, with a ..., Volume 1

Ezekiel Hopkins (bp. of Derry.) - 1809 - 676 pages
...enthusiasts, who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent ?' Upon Mr. Kemble's answering that he had never felt so strong a persuasion himself; ' To bu sure not, Sir,' said Johnson, ' the thing is impossible: ami if Garrick really believed himself...
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The Table Talk of John Selden

John Selden - Religion and state - 1818 - 678 pages
...enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." He gave the following as his opinion upon the merits of some of the principal performers...
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Johnsoniana..

James Boswell - Authors, English - 1820 - 384 pages
...enthusiasts, who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent ?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering, that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS. " I do not percelve why the profession of a player should be despised...
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The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.

James Boswell - 1820 - 476 pages
...enthusiasts who believe yourself transformed into the very character you represent?" Upon Mr. Kemble's answering—" that he had never felt so strong a persuasion...the Third, he deserved to be hanged every time he performed it." * A pleasing instance of the generous attention of one of his friends has been discovered...
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