"Utterly inspirational. . . . The best book on the craft of acting that I have ever read." –Mary Steenburgen
"As far as I'm concerned, there is only way to learn the craft of acting, and that is through the Meisner technique. And there is only one person to learn that technique from, and that is William Esper." –Patricia Heaton
"The essence of this book is like William Esper himself: kind/clear, caring/generous, passionate/graceful, brilliant/profound. Inspiring. Invaluable." –Jeff Goldblum
"A veritable magnum opus on acting from a Master Teacher." –Olympia Dukakis
"Working with Bill Esper was an inspiring and unforgettable experience. . . . Every serious actor who dreams of becoming a first-rate artist must read this book!" –Calista Flockhart