Actor Quote by Beth Henley
“That was always my inclination, to start on a new play before the other one gets done, because at least you'll have something to go back to if that play gets trashed.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Miss Firecracker Contest, Beth Henley, 1980
Prefers starting new projects before finishing old ones, ensuring a fallback if one fails.
In simple terms: Begins new work early to have a safety net.
Key Takeaway
Keep multiple creative options open.
Themes
creativity
risk
productivity
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
creative
practical
When to use this quote
- writing
- theatre
- film development
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
project management
artistic process
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to abandon a project?
- What safeguards help manage multiple works?
A Different Perspective
Too many half‑finished projects can dilute focus.
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