John Reed Quotes

February 13, 1916 – February 13, 2010

John Lamb Reed OBE (13 February 1916 – 13 February 2010) was an English actor, dancer and singer, known for his nimble performances in the comic leads of the Savoy Operas, particularly with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company.

Ten DaysThat Shook the World.

1919  Title of book.

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In the relations of a weak Government and a rebellious people there comes a time when everyact of the authorities exasperates the masses, and every refusal to act excites their contempt.

John Reed
— 1919  Ten DaysThat Shook theWorld, ch.3.

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I do not subscribe to the theory that when a popular member of the company leaves, it is the end of the world — that things will never be the same again. Of course they won't, for each artist leaves something of himself or herself in a role.

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— 100 years of D'Oyly Carte and Gilbert and Sullivan (1975).

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Yet, like so many of the D'Oyly Carte principals, he makes up in enthusiasm what he lacks in vocal prowess.

John Reed
— Stereo Review, Volume 39? (1977).

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Hard life goes on.

John Reed
— Benjamin (Snowball's Chance (2002))

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You're as hot As a Malibu snot!Sweet for the pickin' And salty, for lickin'.

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— Tommy Lee sings

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As the World Trade Center massacre was happening, all New Yorkers probably formed ideas about who was responsible. But I suspect John Reed was the only one who blamed George Orwell.

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— John Strausbaugh, "Return to Animal Farm", New York Press, 8 October 2002

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