--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Everybody else, they're wonderful, but…" description: "\"Everybody else, they're wonderful, but [Robert] Duvall sets the tone for all of cinema acting. So just to be in his space was amazing.\" — Peter Jacobson" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f3/peter-jacobson-13237_acting_everybody-else-they-re-wonderful-but-rob_41109.jpg" --- # Everybody else, they're wonderful, but \[Robert\] Duvall… ![“Everybody else, they're wonderful, but [Robert] Duvall sets the tone for all of cinema acting. So just to be in his space was amazing.” quote by Peter Jacobson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f3/peter-jacobson-13237_acting_everybody-else-they-re-wonderful-but-rob_41109.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f3/peter-jacobson-13237_acting_everybody-else-they-re-wonderful-but-rob_41109.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8f3/peter-jacobson-13237_acting_everybody-else-they-re-wonderful-but-rob_41109.jpg) > “Everybody else, they're wonderful, but \[Robert\] Duvall sets the tone for all of cinema acting. So just to be in his space was amazing.” [Peter Jacobson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-jacobson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker admires Robert Duvall's influence on acting, noting his presence elevates the cinematic experience. **In simple terms:** Duvall's presence elevates film acting. Key Takeaway Duvall sets a high standard for actors. Themes artistic influence cinema acting mastery role model professional admiration Mood admiration inspiration respect Type testimonial personal anecdote When to use this quote - watching a film set - acting workshop - film festival panel - director's casting meeting - actor mentorship Key Concepts acting technique cinematic presence peer inspiration Practical Applications - studying Duvall's performances - using his approach as a benchmark for acting Questions to Reflect On - How does an actor's presence affect a film's tone? - What qualities make an actor a benchmark for peers? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Acting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/acting/) [Cinema](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cinema/) [Cinema Acting](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cinema-acting-456323/) [Everybody Wonderful](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/everybody-wonderful-456320/) [Robert Duvall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/robert-duvall/) [Space](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/space/) [Space Amazing](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/space-amazing-456321/) [Tone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/tone/) [Wonderful](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wonderful/) [Wonderful Robert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/wonderful-robert-456322/) ## Related quotes > [Being in space is amazing - it's the reason we all become astronauts - but you also have to love what you're doing on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shannon-walker/being-in-space-is-amazing-it-s-the-reason-we-all-become-astronauts/) [Shannon Walker](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shannon-walker/) > [I sat next to Robert Duvall at the lawyers' table for six weeks, and it's still probably the best six weeks of my life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/peter-jacobson/i-sat-next-to-robert-duvall-at-the-lawyers-table-for-six-weeks-and-it/) [Peter Jacobson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peter-jacobson/) > [I've dedicated my life to cinema and acting.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/shweta-basu-prasad/i-ve-dedicated-my-life-to-cinema-and-acting/) [Shweta Basu Prasad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/shweta-basu-prasad/) > [It is said that anyone who does commercial cinema is not acting, and anyone who does an art film is acting. 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