Cinema Quote by Robert Mitchum
“This is not a tough job. You read a script. If you like the part and the money is O.K., you do it. Then you remember your lines. You show up on time. You do what the director tells you to do. When you finish, you rest and then go on to the next part. That's it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Quote from Robert Mitchum, 1970s
Acting is a practical job: follow the script, get paid, show up, do what you're told, then move on.
In simple terms: Acting is straightforward work.
Key Takeaway
Treat each role methodically.
Themes
work
discipline
routine
Mood
pragmatic
matter‑of‑fact
Type
instructional
realistic
When to use this quote
- film set
- theatre
- commercial shoots
- TV series
- voiceover work
Key Concepts
professionalism
craft
efficiency
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you find satisfaction in routine tasks?
- How does this view affect artistic growth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook creative depth and personal fulfillment.
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