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Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at.
Ellen Terry
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"Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at."
— Ellen Terry

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Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at. — Ellen Terry

About Ellen Terry

Ellen Terry was a Actress from United Kingdom (1847–1928).

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Who said "Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which t…"?
This quote is attributed to Ellen Terry, a Actress from United Kingdom.
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Ellen Terry lived from 1847 – 1928.