Novices Quote by Jerome Robbins
“We were all novices. We really were. We didn't know a goddamn thing about doing a show.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "Theatre: A Memoir", 1990
Beginners share a common lack of experience, but that can foster learning and collaboration.
In simple terms: Novices share ignorance.
Key Takeaway
Leverage shared in for growth.
Themes
learning
collaboration
humility
Mood
encouraging
reflective
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- dance rehearsal
- new production
- training workshop
- first-time performance
Key Concepts
experience gap
teamwork
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mentors support novices?
- What practices build confidence quickly?
A Different Perspective
Novices may feel overwhelmed without guidance.
![“I have recall. I don't know why or how. I had a guy once who said he played against me in novice [league, for kids under nine], for the Detroit Lasers. And I said, "Oh yeah, we beat you in the tournament, 8-1 and I think I scored seven goals, and the goalie was left-handed." And he was, "Oh my…” quote by Wayne Gretzky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/40b/wayne-gretzky-4019_beats_i-have-recall-i-don-t-know-why-or-how-i_162222.jpg)
