Chapter 293 Chapter 293

Hugo fell into deep thinking. Just now, Catherine explained some of her insights during the performance. Hugo memorized most of it, but he couldn't digest it all at once. Catherine's speech speed was not fast, but there was too much content, and It was all her own very detailed feelings during her performance, which packed a lot of information into Hugo's mind.

Although Hugo is constantly expressing his own opinions, Hugo knows that his thoughts are completely led by Catherine, but Hugo also knows that he has not only benefited a lot today, but if what he has learned can be After digesting it all, and gradually transforming it into his own, I am afraid that his acting skills can be improved to a higher level.

Hugo enjoyed this process very much, it made him feel like he was sitting in the classroom learning the courses he was most interested in. Because Hugo spent the best time in his youth on social rambling, although he also learned There are many things, but there is no systematic acquisition of knowledge in schools. Perhaps many people say that "reading is useless", but Hugo still misses the time of sitting in the classroom.

Another advantage after the time-travel was that the knowledge learned by Yale University in Lancaster's mind was gradually inherited by Hugo, which was a very valuable experience for Hugo, as if two generations lived together. Of course, no matter how rich and profound this knowledge is, it will not be as vivid as learning it by yourself.

Hugo frowned and raised his eyes, "Catherine, you just said that during the performance, the overlap of personal experience and character experience is unnecessary in a sense, why?" Hugo was recently in "Seattle Night". I had just felt the emotional fusion of performances in "Sleepless", but now Catherine has come up with an even more bizarre statement, leaving Hugo puzzled.

"Because your experience will never catch up with the stories the screenwriters make up." Catherine replied with a smile.

"But..." Hugo felt dizzy, but Catherine shook her head, "Actually, we have discussed these things just now, maybe you will gradually realize it during the performance in the future. Of course, if you If you can't feel it, that's it, maybe you're not a genius."

Catherine still spoke decisively and directly, with almost no sympathy.

Hugo nodded thoughtfully. Maybe Catherine was talking about the three-level realm of Zen meditation. At the beginning of Zen meditation, mountains are mountains, and water is water; when Zen is enlightened, mountains are not mountains, and water is not water; In the middle of enlightenment, the mountains are still mountains, and the waters are still waters. Hugo should be in the first stage now, and what Catherine said is estimated to be the understanding later. Hugo needs to constantly hone and learn in the performance. Only with enough accumulation, can the rough jade be polished into a treasure.

While nodding, Hugo's eyes inadvertently swept over Michael, who was sitting beside him with a warm smile on his face. Only then did Hugo realize that he was taking the lead, which made Hugo scratch his head in embarrassment and smile embarrassedly. , "Sorry, Michael, I didn't mean to... I think, I was a little too eager just now..."

I didn't want Michael to answer Hugo, but looked at Catherine with a smile, "How, I told you." Catherine didn't speak, just raised her eyebrows and pursed her lips. This made Hugo sit beside him with a look of embarrassment, and he didn't know how to react.

In fact, Michael told Catherine just now that Hugo is a very focused and pure person, no matter how he is usually a person, but he is really devoted to acting, which is why Catherine is willing to meet Hugo. And the conversation just now proved this, and Hugo almost fell into a state of ecstasy.

Not only Hugo, Catherine herself also found the conversation very pleasant. She hadn't communicated with young people for some years. This kind of conversation not only reminded her of her youthful years, but also made her feel that she was an excellent person. actor. At this moment, the weight of the years and the load of the body are no longer a problem, allowing Catherine to regain her radiance.

"Shouldn't you go back? It's been a long time since you came out today." Catherine left Hugo aside, neither good nor bad, and turned to look at Michael and asked.

Michael nodded, "I don't care, what about you? Will you go back by yourself later?" The relationship between Michael and Catherine is also a teacher and a friend. Although the two do not meet often, they are very familiar with each other and can feel it. , the two admire each other, although the two are top figures in different fields.

Catherine chuckled, "Don't worry about me, walking home from here is one of my daily activities. Besides, no one will want to surround me as an old man, but you better pay attention when you go out. At this time, Broadway is the most crowded."

The smile at the corner of Michael's mouth might as well have been enlarged, "I'm fine, I'll let this kid walk through the front door to attract attention, and I'll arrange a car at the back door." Michael is only nine years older than Hugo. It was awkward to hear anything, which made Catherine smile even more cheerful.

"I'm worried that I won't be able to do the job, and there are too few people who know me now." Although Hugo was left beside Katherine and Michael, making him a little overwhelmed, he still summoned the courage to speak. Sure enough, this sentence made the two superstars in front of them both show big smiles.

"Little guy, it's time for you to leave. Maybe you can stand at the door and pose as Casanova, and the effect will be very good." Catherine looked Hugo up and down, and immediately ordered the expulsion.

Hugo scratched his head and stood up immediately, he knew that Catherine and Michael still had personal topics to talk about, and it was not good for him to be here all the time, "I think I should leave, today has been delayed long enough. Time." Hugo said as he retreated in the direction of the door, but after taking two steps, he stopped and looked back at Catherine, "Catherine, there is one more question."

Although Catherine deliberately made an impatient expression, she asked, "What?"

"Why do you still want to perform on Broadway? Especially like today..." Hugo paused, but still felt blunt, "Don't you feel that there is a huge gap when the audience is not full? ?"

Hugo was thinking about it before the "Big Questions" show started, and now that he's seen Catherine in person, Hugo wants to ask. Although it was a bit rude, from the brief exchange just now, Hugo could feel that Catherine would answer herself.

Catherine looked at Hugo in front of her and showed a smile. For a moment, the brilliance of Catherine disappeared, and she smiled quietly and serenely like a real old man, "Little guy, do you know? My body The situation is not good, all kinds of diseases are coming, and I had a major operation two years ago. I can feel it, my body is slowly declining, I am not afraid to go to another world, I am not afraid Hell, I don't expect myself to be in heaven either."

At this moment, both Hugo and Michael looked at Catherine quietly. Catherine not only witnessed the ups and downs of a brilliant artistic life, but also experienced a journey slowly approaching the end of her life.

"There will always be times in one's life to be loved by others, of course I like that feeling, and in fact, I have been repaying this love with my actions. But to be honest, I am a person who is not very compliant. People, maybe many people have been angry with me for so many years, maybe these people are thinking that I may not live long, but I think maybe if I really die, they may still miss me I."

When Catherine spoke, her eyes stayed on Hugo's young face, soft and nostalgic, as if she could see the brilliance of her youth in Hugo's body, "So, as long as I still have an audience, there is still one in the theater. If the audience is willing to watch my performance, I hope to continue to perform."

Hearing Catherine's words, Hugo was silent, but the turbulence in his heart rushed towards his face like a stormy sea. This belief was something Hugo had not felt in the past ten years, but after being spoken by Catherine, the rain came. However, Guo felt it was so real and appropriate, no wonder Hugo vaguely felt that he knew Catherine's answer just now. It turned out that this answer had always been hidden deep in Hugo's heart. The root cause that persisted for ten years.

At this moment, Hugo felt that his heart was stronger than ever before. Perhaps, Michael was also such a powerful artist that he could still stand firm on the stage after suffering many blows.

"Of course, the premise is that my body is healthy enough, and Broadway still has a place reserved for me." Catherine suddenly opened her mouth to tease herself again, which made the slightly heavy atmosphere in the dressing room unbearable. Hugo And Michael both couldn't help but smile.

"Thank you, thank you for answering my question. I hope I will have a chance to enjoy your performance next time. It will always be my honor." Hugo said with a smile, he raised his steps again and turned to leave Yes, but when he reached the door, Hugo stopped for the second time and looked back at Michael and Catherine with an embarrassed look, "Sorry, Catherine, can you sign an autograph for me?"

Hugo's request made Catherine and Michael laugh outright, Catherine sat up straight, picked up the pen on the table, and said boldly, "Of course there is no problem, this request could not be simpler for me. At least I still have the strength to hold a pen."

"Oh, by the way, can you write 'To Joseph Gibbs'?" Hugo said hurriedly before Catherine wrote. Meeting Catherine's suspicious eyes, Hugo explained, "He's my manager, your most loyal fan, he's just standing outside and has no chance to get in, so..."

Catherine didn't say anything more. She lowered her head and quickly signed her name on a Kleenex, and then handed it to Hugo, "I hope you won't stop for the third time."

Although Catherine has never been kind to Hugo, in fact, she is willing to listen to Hugo's requests one after another, which is enough to show her good impression of Hugo. Hugo naturally knew this, so he turned around and walked to the door, then put his right hand on his left shoulder, bent over and performed an unstandard knightly salute, and said with a smile, "Farewell, Your Majesty."