Be good Quote by Denzel Washington
“People have said to me for a long time, "Man you're funny." I say, "Well, I'm quick," but being funny on purpose, take after take - that's why I said for me it was new territory, and so by improvising something might come out that might be good. And it's film, so they can cut it if it isn't.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Acting Techniques, Denzel Washington, 2015
Improvisation lets actors explore new territory, allowing edits to shape the final product.
In simple terms: Improvisation creates fresh ideas, later refined.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneous creativity.
Themes
creativity
performance
learning
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
motivational
educational
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- film production
- writing workshops
- public speaking
Key Concepts
improvisation
iteration
artistic risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when to keep an improvised line?
- What role does editing play in creative work?
A Different Perspective
Improvisation may produce inconsistent results without direction.
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