"...Bernhardt showed men and women in the late 19th and early 20th Century that to be an actor on the stage also meant to be an actor in life, and that the bolder one could be the more successful and rich a life one could lead. She is, in a sense, constantly present, always trying her utmost, always giving her most, and I think it was that example of a totally engaged, completely fulfilled human being that was Bernhardt’s model and her legacy." - Kenneth Silver (New York University.)
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy. It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich." - Sarah Bernhardt
In equal part for intermitencias and clayrobeson, with a lot of thought going out to no small number of others.
Her critics at the time were quick to point out that she was neither the most beautiful nor the most talented actor on the scene. Didn't stop her one bit.
Incidentally, there's currently a special exhibit about her at the Jewish Museum in NY.
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