--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The only person who had any control was…" description: "\"The only person who had any control was Jonathan Harris. His character was so flamboyant that he was able to make things happen. My character was fairl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/397/mark-goddard-22557_able_the-only-person-who-had-any-control-was_2788529.jpg" --- # The only person who had any control was Jonathan Harris… ![“The only person who had any control was Jonathan Harris. His character was so flamboyant that he was able to make things happen. My character was fairly one-dimensional, so I had my relationship with Dr. Smith and with the family.” quote by Mark Goddard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/397/mark-goddard-22557_able_the-only-person-who-had-any-control-was_2788529.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/397/mark-goddard-22557_able_the-only-person-who-had-any-control-was_2788529.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/397/mark-goddard-22557_able_the-only-person-who-had-any-control-was_2788529.jpg) > “The only person who had any control was Jonathan Harris. His character was so flamboyant that he was able to make things happen. My character was fairly one-dimensional, so I had my relationship with Dr. Smith and with the family.” [Mark Goddard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-goddard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A flamboyant character can drive the plot, while a simpler one supports relationships and subplots. **In simple terms:** Bold characters lead; simple ones support. Key Takeaway Use contrasting characters to enrich storytelling. Themes character development plot dynamics supporting roles Mood analytical creative Type narrative technique character analysis When to use this quote - science fiction series - ensemble casts - character arcs Key Concepts flamboyance dimensionality relationship arcs Questions to Reflect On - How do you ensure supporting characters remain engaging? - When does flamboyance become distracting? 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