Improvise Quote by Denzel Washington
“You have to grab moments when they happen. I like to improvise and ad lib.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Acting Insights, 2015, Hollywood Magazine
Seize spontaneous opportunities; improvise and adapt in the moment.
In simple terms: Grab moments and improvise.
Key Takeaway
Embrace spontaneity.
Themes
creativity
performance
mindfulness
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
motivational
creative
When to use this quote
- live performances
- public speaking
- team brainstorming
Key Concepts
improvisation
adaptability
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you improvised successfully?
- How can you prepare for spontaneity?
A Different Perspective
Risk of lacking preparation; may lead to errors.
![“I'm often asked, "What is your favorite moment during the 30 years you hosted [The Tonight Show]?" I really don't have just one. The times I enjoyed the most were the spontaneous, unplanned segments that just happened, like Ed Ames' infamous "Tomahawk Toss" that produced one of the longest laughs…” quote by Johnny Carson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5e3/johnny-carson-2644_enjoy_i-m-often-asked-what-is-your-favorite-mo_40090.jpg)
![“I'll be working with Ridley's [Scott] brother, Tony, again, someone who needless to say we've had a great amount of success together. I trust him - so I won't have to think about it or I'll try not to.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/740/denzel-washington-1345_amount_i-ll-be-working-with-ridley-s-scott-brot_41793.jpg)
