Done Quote by Edward Albee
“Each time I sit down and write a play I try to dismiss from my mind as much as I possibly can the implications of what I've done before, what I'm going to do, what other people think about my work, the failure or success of the previous play. I'm stuck with a new reality that I've got to create.”
About This Quote
Source Play: A Delicate Balance, 1966
The playwright urges clearing mental baggage to fully inhabit each new work, focusing on present creation rather than past outcomes or external judgments.
In simple terms: Forget past and future, focus on the present creation.
Key Takeaway
Create without preconceptions.
Themes
creativity
focus
self‑discipline
Mood
concentrated
determined
Type
advisory
creative
When to use this quote
- writing a new play
- rehearsal
- first draft
- creative block
- performance preparation
Key Concepts
impermanence
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go of past work affect your current creativity?
- What fears arise when you ignore audience expectations?
A Different Perspective
Past successes can create pressure, leading to self‑censorship.
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