I did Bored To Death with Jason [Schwartzman] and Zach…
![“I did Bored To Death with Jason [Schwartzman] and Zach Galifianakis and those guys. I mean, how lucky can you be that you get to be the old guy? I get to be Robert Preston to them now. That's what I feel. My job is to pass on what Preston and other people gave to me, which was show up, take the…” quote by Richard Masur](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/bc3/richard-masur-16998_bored_i-did-bored-to-death-with-jason-schwartz_1001289.png)
“I did Bored To Death with Jason [Schwartzman] and Zach Galifianakis and those guys. I mean, how lucky can you be that you get to be the old guy? I get to be Robert Preston to them now. That's what I feel. My job is to pass on what Preston and other people gave to me, which was show up, take the work seriously, don't take yourself seriously, and have a good time and be of service. Be there to support.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He sees his role as passing on a legacy of professionalism, humor, and service, encouraging others to work seriously yet not take themselves too seriously, and enjoy the process.
In simple terms: Pass on professionalism, humor, and service while enjoying work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace work with humor and service.
Themes
legacy
service
humor
professionalism
mentorship
Mood
reflective
encouraging
lighthearted
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- acting
- teaching
- team leadership
- public speaking
- career guidance
Key Concepts
Mentorship
legacy
service
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep humor without undermining credibility?
- What does “being of service” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Balancing seriousness with humor can be challenging in high‑pressure environments.