“I left for Petersburg in August, 1871 and stayed there until 1879.” — Carl Spitteler Quote

“I left for Petersburg in August, 1871 and stayed there until 1879.”

“In July, 1892, fate suddenly granted me financial independence.”

“I moved to Lucerne, where I have lived happily with my family ever since.”

“You know when you see a play and there is a character whom you know so well that you hate them and love them at the same time? That is Michael Potts' portrayal of Turnbo in August Wilson's 'Jitney.'”

“I started 'The Rainmaker' in August 1996, and I've been working consistently ever since. It's not like I had some grand plan; I keep getting offered jobs so good I can't say no.”

“Some people do stage and film. Some people are film actors, and some people are stage actors. I'm quite sure that any of the actors who did the original production of 'August' could have done the film of 'August.' I don't think any of them were particularly surprised when they didn't wind up doing the film.”