Just Quote by Mort Walker
“Some people will do schlock or anything, just to get their name on it.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Dick Tracy Show, 1960s
Creating low-quality work just for credit shows a focus on fame over substance.
In simple terms: Seeking fame can lower standards.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize quality over recognition.
Themes
fame
quality
integrity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- artistic projects
- social media posts
- publishing
- advertising
Key Concepts
creative compromise
ego
recognition
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do you chase credit?
- How can you value craft over fame?
A Different Perspective
Low-quality output can damage reputation.
![“I mean God knows I've done tons of schlock during the course of my career and stuff that's been very low budget and really pressed for time, but I've never had an experience like this. I kept saying to people, "How do you do this?" I said to Susan [Lucci], "How do you do it?" I don't recall…” quote by Richard Masur](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a24/richard-masur-16998_budgets_i-mean-god-knows-i-ve-done-tons-of-schlo_2965303.jpg)
