Cigarette Quote by Garry Marshall
“I always remember writing a page of jokes for a comedian and handing it to him backstage at a club and he read it and then took his cigarette lighter and lit the page on...”
About This Quote
A writer gave a comedian a joke page, which the comedian burned with a lighter, illustrating a dramatic, destructive reaction to creative material.
In simple terms: A comedian destroyed a joke page with a lighter.
Beware of how creative work can be dismissed or destroyed.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- stand‑up comedy
- writing workshops
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle rejection of your ideas?
- What does burning a page symbolize?
Creative work can be vulnerable to impulsive dismissal.