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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...” quote by Garry Marshall
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“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...”

Garry Marshall

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.

Key Takeaway

Beware of how creative work can be dismissed or destroyed.

Themes

creativity humor destruction artistic risk

Mood

frustration irony

Type

anecdotal cautionary

When to use this quote

  • stand‑up comedy
  • writing workshops
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

performance rejection ephemeral nature of jokes

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle rejection of your ideas?
  • What does burning a page symbolize?
A Different Perspective

Creative work can be vulnerable to impulsive dismissal.

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