From The Circle: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset (William Somerset) Maugham

Yes, that's what I say. I acted the screen scene at some amateur theatricals in Florence, and Ermeto Novelli, the great Italian tragedian, told me he'd never seen a Lady Teazle like me. (PORTEOUS: Ugh!) (To ELIZABETH.) Do you act? (ELIZABETH: Oh, I couldn't. I should be too nervous.) I'm never nervous. I'm a born actress. Of course, if I had my time over again I'd go on the stage. You know, it's extraordinary how they keep young. Actresses, I mean. I think it's because they're always playing different parts. Hughie, do you think Arnold takes after me or after his father? Of course I think he's the very image of me. Arnold, I think I ought to tell you that I was received into the Catholic Church last winter. I'd been thinking about it for years, and last time we were at Monte Carlo I met such a nice monsignore. I told him what my difficulties were and he was too wonderful. I knew Hughie wouldn't approve, so I kept it a secret. (To ELIZABETH.) Are you interested in religion? I think it's too wonderful. We must have a long talk about it one of these days. (Pointing to her frock.) Callot?

Lady Kitty Monologue from The Circle: A Comedy in Three Acts

Rehearse Lady Kitty's monologue