'Anyone involved in actor training is likely to find this book a welcome breath of fresh air because its approach is so gloriously unpretentious. And yet it contains a wealth of Abbot’s enormous experience as actor, director and teacher' * The Stage * 'A fantastic accompaniment for teachers of drama, actors at any level and directors seeking insight into the ways actors think' * Book News * 'A fine source of ideas and information for drama teachers - a potted acting course, with plenty of practical exercises.' * Teaching Drama *