Hugo fell into deep thought, just now Catherine's explanation of some of her realizations in the process of performance, Hugo swallowed most of the time, but there was no way to digest it all at once, Catherine did not speak fast, but the content was too much, and it was all her own very detailed feelings during the performance process, which stuffed a lot of information into Hugo's mind, he only had the ability to parry, and he had no power to fight back at all.

Although Hugo is constantly expressing his opinions, Hugo knows that his thoughts are completely led away by Catherine, but Hugo also knows that he has not only benefited a lot today, but if all the things he has learned can be digested and gradually transformed into his own things, his acting skills may be able to go to the next level.

Hugo enjoyed this process very much, making him feel as if he was sitting in the classroom to learn the course he was most interested in, because Hugo's own youth and the best time of his youth were "spent" on social "swinging", although he also learned a lot of things, but there was no school to systematically absorb knowledge, maybe many people said "reading is useless", but Hugo still misses the time sitting in the classroom.

Another advantage after the crossing is that the knowledge that Lancaster has learned at Yale University has gradually been inherited by Hugo, which is a very valuable experience for Hugo, as if he were a human being in two lifetimes. Of course, no matter how rich and profound this knowledge is, it is not as vivid as learning it yourself.

Hugo frowned and raised his eyes, "Catherine, you just said that in the process of acting, the overlap between personal experience and horn 'color' experience is unnecessary in a sense, why?" Hugo had just recently felt the emotional fusion performance in "Sleepless in Seattle", but now Catherine has come up with an even stranger version that leaves Hugo puzzled.

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

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

Catherine still spoke resolutely and directly, with little mercy.

Hugo nodded thoughtfully, perhaps Catherine was talking about the threefold realm of meditation, at the beginning of meditation, the mountains are mountains, and the water is water; When Zen is enlightened, the mountain is not a mountain, and the water is not water; Enlightenment in Zen, looking at the mountains is still the mountains, and the water is still the water. Hugo should be in the first stage now, and what Catherine said is probably the understanding later, Hugo needs to continue to hone and learn in the performance, and only with enough accumulation can he polish the 'jade' into a treasure.

Between nodding, Hugo's gaze inadvertently swept over Michael, who was sitting next to him with a gentle smile on his face, and Hugo realized that he was dominating, which made Hugo scratch his head in embarrassment and laugh 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, "Well, I told you." Catherine didn't speak, just raised an eyebrow and pursed her lips. This made Hugo sit next to him with an embarrassed face, and he didn't know how to react.

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

Not only Hugo, Catherine herself also found the 'communication' very pleasant, she has not 'intervened' with young people for some years, this kind of 'communication' will not only remind her of her youthful years, but also make her still feel that she is a good actor. At this moment, the weight of the years, the load of the body, is no longer a problem, and Catherine is rejuvenated.

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

Michael nodded, "I don't care, what about you?" Will you go back by yourself? "The relationship between Michael and Catherine is also a mentor and a friend, although the two do not see each other often, but they are very familiar with each other, and you can feel that the two people appreciate each other, although the two are the top people in different fields.

Catherine chuckled, "Don't worry about me, walking home from here is one of my daily activities. Besides, no one wants to besiege me, but you'd better be careful when you go out, because Broadway is the most crowded at this time. ”

The smile on the corner of Michael's mouth was not as big as magnified, "I'm fine, I'll let this kid go to the right 'door' for a while, attract attention, and I arranged the car at the back 'door'." Michael was only nine years older than Hugo, and this "little friend" sounded awkward, which made Catherine's smile even more cheerful.

"I'm worried that I'm not up to the task, and there are too few people who know me right now." Although Hugo was a little overwhelmed by Catherine and Michael's hanging, he still mustered up the courage to take it. Sure enough, this sentence made the two superstars in front of them 'show' a big smile.

"Little one, it's time for you to leave, maybe you can stand at the 'door' and pose in a Casanova pose, it will work very well." Catherine looked Hugo up and down, and directly opened her mouth to give the eviction order.

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

Catherine deliberately made an impatient expression, but asked, "What?" ”

"Why would you still want to perform on a Broadway stage? Especially ...... like today," Hugo paused, but still felt straightforward, "When the audience is not satisfied, don't you feel that there is a huge gap?" ”

Hugo had been thinking about this question before the performance of "Heavy Dà Question" began, and now that he had seen Catherine in person, Hugo wanted to ask it himself. Although it was a bit rude, from the short 'exchange' just now, Hugo could feel that Catherine would answer herself.

Catherine looked at Hugo in front of her, and 'revealed' a smile, and for a moment, the brilliance on Catherine's body disappeared, and she smiled quietly and serenely like a real old man, "Little one, do you know? I'm not in good health, all kinds of ailments are coming to the door, and I had a major surgery two years ago. I could feel that my body was slowly declining, I wasn't afraid to go to another world, I wasn't afraid of hell, and I wasn't expecting to go to heaven. ”

At this moment, both Hugo and Michael are quietly looking at Catherine, in Catherine's body, not only witnessing the ups and downs of a brilliant artistic life, but also experiencing a journey slowly approaching the end of life.

"There are times in your life when you are loved by others, and of course I like that, and in fact, I have been reciprocating that love with my actions. But to be honest, I'm a person who doesn't have a very docile personality, and probably a lot of people have been angry with me for so many years, maybe these people are thinking that I may not live for long, but I think maybe if I do die, they may still miss me. ”

Catherine's eyes stayed on Hugo's youthful face as she spoke, soft and remembrance, as if she could see her youthful brilliance from Hugo, "So, as long as I have an audience member, and an audience member in the theater who is willing to watch my performance, I hope to continue to perform." ”

Listening to Catherine's words, Hugo was silent, but the turbulence in his heart was like a terrifying 'wave', this belief was not felt by Hugo in the past ten years, but after being said by Catherine, Hugo felt that it was so real and appropriate, no wonder Hugo vaguely felt that he seemed to know Catherine's answer just now, it turned out that this answer has been hidden deep in Hugo's heart, and it is also the fundamental reason why he and glory to death have persisted like a moth to a fire for ten years.

At this moment, Hugo felt that he was stronger than ever, and perhaps, Michael was also such a powerful artist, which made him stand firmly on the stage after many blows.

"Of course, if I'm healthy enough and Broadway still has a place for me." Catherine suddenly teased herself again, which eased the slightly heavy atmosphere in the dressing room, and both Hugo and Michael couldn't help but laugh.

"Thank you, thank you for being able to answer my questions, and I hope that next time I will have the opportunity to enjoy your performance, it will always be my honor." Hugo said with a smile, he raised his steps again and was about to turn away, but when he reached the 'door', Hugo stopped for the second time, turned back and met Michael and Catherine's eyes with an embarrassed face, "Sorry, Catherine, can you sign for me?" ”

Both Catherine and Michael burst out laughing at Hugo's request, and 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 spoke quickly before Catherine could put pen to paper. Meeting Catherine's suspicious eyes, Hugo explained, "He's my agent, your most loyal fan, and he's standing outside, and he didn't get a chance to get in, so ......"

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

Although Catherine never had a pleasant 'look' with Hugo, in fact, she was willing to listen to Hugo's requests one after another, which is enough to show that she has a good impression of Hugo. Hugo knew this, of course, so he turned and walked to the 'door', then put his right hand on his left shoulder, bent down and made a non-standard knightly salute, and said with a smile, "Farewell, Your Majesty." ”