Accents Quote by Quindon Tarver
![“I just remember him [Baz Luhrmann] making me laugh, and his accent.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/53d/quindon-tarver-26055_accents_i-just-remember-him-baz-luhrmann-making_2678625.jpg)
“I just remember him [Baz Luhrmann] making me laugh, and his accent.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Quindon Tarver, 1998
Baz Luhrmann’s humor and accent left a memorable impression.
In simple terms: Baz’s laugh and accent are unforgettable.
Key Takeaway
Recall vivid personal impressions.
Themes
memory
humor
character
Mood
nostalgic
lighthearted
Type
cultural
personal
When to use this quote
- personal anecdotes
- celebrity encounters
- storytelling
- media studies
Key Concepts
culture
film
Questions to Reflect On
- What small details make someone memorable?
- How do you preserve vivid memories?
A Different Perspective
Memories can be selective.
![“There's a video that's been floating around on YouTube where [Baz Luhrmann says], "We were looking for a guy that sounded like a young Stevie Wonder but much more we got a guy that sounded like a younger version of Aretha Franklin. His name's Quindon Tarver." I was just like, "Wow, to be compared…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f54/quindon-tarver-26055_floating_there-s-a-video-that-s-been-floating-aro_34916.jpg)
![“I was on set [Romeo + Juliet] maybe an hour for two days. It was in this big cathedral in Mexico City. I just remember being up there in the balcony, and it was myself up front and there was a choir behind me. In front of me was this rail, like this cement rail, and I was like, "Oh my gosh!"…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/240/quindon-tarver-26055_balconies_i-was-on-set-romeo-juliet-maybe-an-hour_388885.jpg)
![“[Baz Luhrmann] is funny, to be quite honest with you.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a92/quindon-tarver-26055_comedy_baz-luhrmann-is-funny-to-be-quite-honest_532946.jpg)
![“I didn't see that at all. I just saw everyone having a good time and everyone having fun [on set of Romeo + Juliet]. I didn't see anyone having any spats or disagreements. If they did, they hid it very well. But as far as I saw, it was a positive vibe. It was positive energy.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/71b/quindon-tarver-26055_disagreement_i-didn-t-see-that-at-all-i-just-saw-ever_703705.jpg)
![“I was 12, about to turn 13. [Laura Ziffren] pretty much knew she wanted to use me, so I just had to go and do the proper protocol and audition.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ee/quindon-tarver-26055_auditions_i-was-12-about-to-turn-13-laura-ziffren_848835.jpg)
![“The story of the movie [Romeo + Juliet] is timeless. It's relevant then.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/266/quindon-tarver-26055_juliet_the-story-of-the-movie-romeo-juliet-is-t_1038824.jpg)
![“[Romeo + Juliet] is relevant when Hamlet and all of that was out, when [William] Shakespeare wrote it. It's relevant now. It's not a shocker, but then it is. I guess so because I'm in it, so it's shocking that it's still on TV. People are still talking about it. Hey, I'm still getting royalty…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5b3/quindon-tarver-26055_checks_romeo-juliet-is-relevant-when-hamlet-and_1083521.jpg)
![“I even have some stories of people telling me how that song has changed their life, how it got them through hard times, how it saved their life when they were on the verge of thinking of doing the worst. That just really amazes me, that that movie [Romeo + Juliet] and that part in the movie are…” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca7/quindon-tarver-26055_changed_i-even-have-some-stories-of-people-telli_1217960.jpg)
![“I was really excited because I had never ever in my life done anything like this [Romeo + Juliette], and at such a young age it was like, "Wow, my dreams are coming true, I'm already in a movie at the age of 12."” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/721/quindon-tarver-26055_age_i-was-really-excited-because-i-had-never_1270596.jpg)
![“I kind of think that he [Prince] was pleased because he allowed [When Doves Cry] to be done.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99a/quindon-tarver-26055_cry_i-kind-of-think-that-he-prince-was-pleas_1485429.jpg)
![“[Baz Luhrmann] is very serious - he wants it done and he wants it done accurately. He was in the studio actually when I recorded "Everybody's Free." I remember meeting him and him being amazed by my voice.” quote by Quindon Tarver](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c3/quindon-tarver-26055_amazed_baz-luhrmann-is-very-serious-he-wants-it_1696443.jpg)
