Bad Quote by Mike Bartlett
“I wrote a very bad play about Prince William when I was 23 in which he went off to the island of Iona to discover himself. It was very long, and audiences should probably be very pleased that the computer it was on blew up.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Unproduced script by Mike Bartlett, 2000s
A self‑referential, comedic play about Prince William that failed dramatically and was destroyed by a computer crash.
In simple terms: A bad play about a prince that ends in a computer explosion.
Key Takeaway
Accept failure and move on.
Themes
humor
failure
self‑reflection
Mood
embarrassed
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- writing workshop
- tech mishap
- public reception
Key Concepts
satire
creative risk
media decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What did you learn about balancing satire and respect?
- How can technical failures become part of a narrative?
A Different Perspective
The comedic premise may alienate audiences seeking seriousness.
