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I'd managed to bite a very large hole in the side of my…

“I'd managed to bite a very large hole in the side of my tongue before they could pry my teeth apart. By all evidence, and there's no denying it, that thing I had on the set was a fit.” quote by Dick York
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“I'd managed to bite a very large hole in the side of my tongue before they could pry my teeth apart. By all evidence, and there's no denying it, that thing I had on the set was a fit.”

Dick York

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous anecdote about a tongue injury on set illustrates the absurdity of on‑set mishaps and the actor’s resilience.

In simple terms: A tongue injury on set became a funny story.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in unexpected setbacks.

Themes

humor resilience set life absurdity

Mood

lighthearted reflective

Type

anecdotal entertaining

When to use this quote

  • rehearsal
  • film production
  • improv exercises
  • crew safety briefings

Key Concepts

physical comedy on‑set accidents

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay safe on set?
  • What role does humor play in coping with mishaps?
A Different Perspective

Physical injuries can be serious, not just comedic.

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