Actor Quote by Matt Barr
“It's fun to get the script every Monday morning and go, "Cool!" I'm a professional actor, but I'm also a professional story lover. I get off on that thrill.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: The Actor's Journey, 2020
Excitement comes from receiving new material and immersing oneself in storytelling.
In simple terms: Lovers of stories thrive on fresh scripts.
Key Takeaway
Seek new narratives regularly.
Themes
creativity
passion
storytelling
Mood
enthusiastic
inspired
Type
inspirational
creative
When to use this quote
- theatre
- film
- writing
- improv workshops
Key Concepts
media
performance art
Questions to Reflect On
- What script sparked your biggest thrill?
- How do you balance excitement with discipline?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on novelty can distract from deep craft.
![“I don't remember what script it was, but at the Monday table read, the [opening] teaser didn't work.We went back and had to think of a new teaser, and [after] four hours, five hours, we weren't landing on anything.And it was probably Glen [Charles] who said, "What are we, cowards?" You had to do…” quote by David Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36c/david-lee-3951_books_i-don-t-remember-what-script-it-was-but_712207.jpg)
