Cheque Quote by Glenda Jackson
“people only ever offer you a great deal of money for rubbish. The greater the number of noughts on the cheque, the greater the crapular content of the movie; the better the work, the less you're paid.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2012, Glenda Jackson, 2012
High pay often correlates with low-quality work; financial incentives can mislead value judgments.
In simple terms: Big money doesn’t guarantee good work.
Key Takeaway
Assess quality beyond price.
Themes
economics
art
value
compensation
quality
Mood
skeptical
critical
inquisitive
Type
economic
cultural
When to use this quote
- film production
- publishing
- music industry
Key Concepts
market dynamics
creative industries
budgeting
consumer perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do audiences pay for low-quality content?
- How can creators balance profit and integrity?
A Different Perspective
Financial reward can distort artistic standards.
