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“I remember, I was doing 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in London in the early '70s, and friends of mine had come over from Dublin, and they're knocking on the stage door after the show saying, 'Colm, come on, let's go for a drink.' I knew that if I went with them, I wouldn't be able to do my job the…” quote by Colm Wilkinson
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“I remember, I was doing 'Jesus Christ Superstar' in London in the early '70s, and friends of mine had come over from Dublin, and they're knocking on the stage door after the show saying, 'Colm, come on, let's go for a drink.' I knew that if I went with them, I wouldn't be able to do my job the next day.”

Colm Wilkinson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Stage memoir, 1995

Choosing short‑term pleasure over long‑term responsibility can jeopardize professional commitments.

In simple terms: Prioritize obligations over fleeting fun.

Key Takeaway

Think before you sacrifice work for leisure.

Themes

responsibility discipline temptation career

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • night out
  • social invitations
  • career milestones
  • contractual duties

Key Concepts

ethics time management performance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you set boundaries with friends?
  • What strategies keep you accountable?
A Different Perspective

Balancing social life and work is complex and context‑dependent.

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