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Acting is a profession notoriously addicted to superstition and members of most theatre companies believed it to be unlucky to have candies on stage, or in the dressing room, and equally unlucky to look in mirror over the shoulder of another. No actor in his senses would over kick a cat, for it is a sigh of good fortune to have one around the theatre. But for a cat to run across the stage during a performance is a certain indication of misfortune to follow. Rehearsals, too, have their special superstitions, and as perfect ones are thought to prejudice the success of the first night, the last line of the ,dialogue or the last bar of music is often unsaid or unplayed just for luck. Many actors believe that real flowers on stage are unlucky and prefer imitations. Peacock feathers or any representations of a peacock on state are to be avoided at all costs, but should an actor’s shoes squeak as he steps on stage he can count upon a good reception. (175 words)