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Lee Marvin was there at the same time, and I knew…

“Lee Marvin was there at the same time, and I knew obviously it was his movie [Emperor Of The North], and Ernie Borgnine was playing the other part in the movie.I met Marvin there at wardrobe, and he said, "What are you doing for lunch?" I said, "Nothing." He said, "C'mon with me!" And he took me…” quote by Keith Carradine
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“Lee Marvin was there at the same time, and I knew obviously it was his movie [Emperor Of The North], and Ernie Borgnine was playing the other part in the movie.I met Marvin there at wardrobe, and he said, "What are you doing for lunch?" I said, "Nothing." He said, "C'mon with me!" And he took me to the commissary. I walked into the commissary with Lee Marvin at 20th Century Fox, and he introduced me to people. He said, "This's Keith Carradine. We're doin' this movie together." He was so cool. I mean, my God.”

Keith Carradine

About This Quote

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

A story of spontaneous camaraderie and networking in the film industry, showing how informal moments can lead to professional connections.

In simple terms: Unexpected lunches can open doors.

Key Takeaway

Seize casual opportunities to network.

Themes

career networking film industry mentorship

Mood

grateful inspired

Type

anecdotal motivational

When to use this quote

  • studio lot
  • lunch breaks
  • wardrobe department
  • film sets

Key Concepts

informal mentorship industry connections

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create similar informal networking moments?
  • What role does mentorship play in your field?
A Different Perspective

Such stories may romanticize luck over skill.

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