"My central aim was to give the reading public an informed yardstick of opinion by which they could measure their own reactions to a given performance. ... Contrary to what many assume of critics, I took no delight in panning performers. I always tried for balance in my reviews. I appreciated the power of the pen but was often reminded of the limitations of language when it comes to evoking arguably the most word-proof of the arts."
Article source here:Arts Journal
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