Character Quote by Fred Willard
“I'll look through a script, and if there's a lot of night shooting I tend not to want to do it. If there's huge party scenes and I'll go through a few pages and say "Well, at least I'm not in this," then the last page my character walks in and says something, I say, "Uh oh, that's going to be three days on the set sitting around drinking coffee at the craft-service table." Unless it's a great part. All in all if it's a great part you'll do it and I'll say, "Well, I'm gonna be on the set for three days."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk Show Appearance, 2015
The speaker prefers scripts with less night shooting and large party scenes, avoiding long, uneventful set days unless the role is compelling.
In simple terms: Prefers engaging scripts over tedious shooting.
Key Takeaway
Choose roles that excite you.
Themes
career choices
film industry
work satisfaction
Mood
pragmatic
contemplative
Type
professional
personal
When to use this quote
- audition decisions
- project selection
- time management
Key Concepts
script analysis
role evaluation
set dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a role worth the effort?
- How do you balance artistic fulfillment with practical concerns?
A Different Perspective
Even great parts may involve undesirable conditions.
