Amazed Quote by Gregory Doran
“My first interaction with William Shakespeare was an American production and there was an actress, playing Puck, who sounded like Mickey Mouse. When she said, I'll put a girdle around the earth in 40 minutes," I was amazed - the idea of Puck traveling around the Earth in 40 minutes was amazing to me. My dad, who was a scientist, I remember him telling me that Sputnik circled the globe in an hour in a half. And I thought, "Wow, Puck is twice as fast as Sputnik."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Theatre Production Discussion, 2015
The speaker compares Puck's fictional speed to real satellite travel, highlighting awe at rapid movement.
In simple terms: Puck seemed faster than Sputnik.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate scientific context in art.
Themes
theatre
science
imagination
Mood
curious
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- educational outreach
- science communication
Key Concepts
literature
space exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific accuracy affect storytelling?
- What can artists learn from scientists?
A Different Perspective
Artistic metaphors can misrepresent scientific facts.
