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Well if I had my choice I would not - I wouldn't mind…

“Well if I had my choice I would not - I wouldn't mind working with Alec Baldwin, but the mother role - I'm kidding. It's terrific. I'll tell you what happened with Alec Baldwin and myself. This is a couple acting together just this side of heaven. He's one of the best actors I've ever worked with…” quote by Elaine Stritch
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“Well if I had my choice I would not - I wouldn't mind working with Alec Baldwin, but the mother role - I'm kidding. It's terrific. I'll tell you what happened with Alec Baldwin and myself. This is a couple acting together just this side of heaven. He's one of the best actors I've ever worked with in whole life. And I - I'm not overdoing it. I just think he's about the best around today. So I got lucky.”

Elaine Stritch

About This Quote

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

She praises Alec Baldwin as a top actor, feeling fortunate to work with him, and enjoys the collaboration.

In simple terms: She admires a colleague’s talent.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate great collaborators.

Themes

collaboration admiration career acting gratitude

Mood

joyful grateful

Type

testimonial celebratory

When to use this quote

  • theatre productions
  • film sets
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

talent professional respect luck

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a partnership successful?
  • How does admiration affect performance?
A Different Perspective

Praise may overlook challenges.

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