Being truthful Quote by Jeffrey Tambor
“I am not so concerned with how many Rotten Tomatoes we have - although the good reviews are to be wished for, of course - but I have my hands full in the daily housekeeping of doing Maura right and being truthful to this experience.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2016
He prioritizes authentic performance over critical scores, focusing on daily craft and truth.
In simple terms: Focus on honest work, not reviews.
Key Takeaway
Maintain integrity in daily work.
Themes
craft
authenticity
performance
media
criticism
Mood
introspective
determined
Type
professional
ethical
When to use this quote
- rehearsals
- on‑set decisions
- public statements
- career management
Key Concepts
method acting
truthfulness
industry pressures
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal standards with external expectations?
- What role does criticism play in artistic growth?
A Different Perspective
Critical reception can still affect opportunities despite personal focus.
![“Meryl [Stripe]spoke out about the low percentage of female critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Why are there 760 male critics and just 168 women? You are immediately [biased] on what kind of films you are being told to go see. What are you told are good films? Male films.” quote by Catherine Hardwicke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea6/catherine-hardwicke-16179_biased_meryl-stripe-spoke-out-about-the-low-per_1213648.jpg)
