Actor Quote by Neil Patrick Harris
“If I wrote a musical it wouldn't be about me. Although I do some magic, so it would probably be about a magician who appeared and re-appeared all over the place.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Nerdist", 2014
The speaker suggests his creative work would focus on an external character, a magician, rather than personal autobiography, using magic as a metaphor for recurring presence.
In simple terms: He would write about a magician, not himself.
Key Takeaway
Consider using a character to explore personal themes.
Themes
creativity
self‑reflection
storytelling
Mood
playful
introspective
Type
artistic
personal.
When to use this quote
- writing a play
- developing a TV script
- personal branding
- public speaking
Key Concepts
identity
metaphor
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a fictional magician reflect your own experiences?
- What does recurring appearance symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on a character may still reveal personal biases unintentionally.
