In his outstanding autobiography, Konstantin Stanislavsky reveals his own ideas and experience. "e; The theatre is the finest medium of intercourse between nations. It reveals their most cherished aspirations. If only these aspirations were revealed more often . . . the nations would shake hands, and lift their caps, instead of training guns on each other. "e; -Konstantin Stanislavsky "e; This wise and delightful book. . . is packed with sage practical counsel to actors and actresses. "e; -The Times Literary Supplement "e; A great figure upon the world scene, one of the greatest men of the theatre that ever lived. "e; -New York Herald-Tribune "e; It was a source of great enlightenment to me. "e; --Sir Laurence Olivier-Print ed.