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“When it came to the on-camera TV stuff, I'd be standing next to the director, my friend, and he'd be asked a question that I should have been answering.” quote by Robert B. Weide
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“When it came to the on-camera TV stuff, I'd be standing next to the director, my friend, and he'd be asked a question that I should have been answering.”

Robert B. Weide

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Source Interview: The Andy Warhol Diaries, 1995

He describes being placed beside the director during TV segments, where the director faced questions intended for him.

In simple terms: He was on camera while the director answered his own questions.

Key Takeaway

Clarify roles before filming.

Themes

communication media roles

Mood

confused professional

Type

observational reflective

When to use this quote

  • TV interviews
  • live broadcasts
  • panel discussions

Key Concepts

media production role clarity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you ensure clear role boundaries on set?
  • What strategies help avoid misdirected questions?
A Different Perspective

If the director is unavailable, the interview may stall.

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