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“You really get a feeling, when you're reading scripts, pretty quickly. Within 20 or 25 pages, you can get a sense of the part. I always think about whether I'm right for it and whether I can do it. If I don't think I'm right for it, it should go to somebody else.” quote by Molly Shannon
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“You really get a feeling, when you're reading scripts, pretty quickly. Within 20 or 25 pages, you can get a sense of the part. I always think about whether I'm right for it and whether I can do it. If I don't think I'm right for it, it should go to somebody else.”

Molly Shannon

About This Quote

Source Interview: “The Talk Show”, 2021

She assesses script roles quickly, deciding if she fits or passes them on.

In simple terms: She judges roles fast and delegates.

Key Takeaway

Trust instincts when choosing projects.

Themes

career decision self-awareness role suitability delegation

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

professional advisory

When to use this quote

  • audition process
  • career planning
  • team casting

Key Concepts

Intuitive evaluation professional fit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know a role is right?
  • When should you defer to others?
A Different Perspective

Rapid judgments may overlook nuance.

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