Bad Quote by Robert Sheehan
“John Hurt was pretty bad. I know it's pretty terrible to besmirch the memory of a dead man, but he was really rude to me.”
About This Quote
A harsh criticism of a deceased actor, acknowledging the difficulty of speaking ill of the dead.
In simple terms: Negative view of John Hurt.
Key Takeaway
Reflect before judging.
Themes
criticism
legacy
ethics
Mood
critical
defensive
Type
personal
ethical
When to use this quote
- media commentary
- online forums
- friend discussions
Key Concepts
reputation
posthumous judgment
personal grievance
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the criticism fair?
- What impact does it have?
A Different Perspective
Risk of defamation.
![“I went and saw him [ John Hurt ] here in L.A.He did a one-man Beckett show of Krapp's Last Tape. I went back and saw him afterwards, and what an actor he is. He is so gifted.” quote by Judd Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/584/judd-nelson-4498_actors_i-went-and-saw-him-john-hurt-here-in-l-a_1259925.jpg)
![“[John Hurt] just really gifted, and I had a great time working with him and [am] very lucky to have worked with him.” quote by Judd Nelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9e6/judd-nelson-4498_gifted_john-hurt-just-really-gifted-and-i-had-a_161327.jpg)
![“One of my career ambitions was fulfilled working with John [Hurt]. I loved his work long before I ever had the idea of being an actor, so I was nervous to meet him. I was like a fanboy, like that annoying character on 'Saturday Night Live'. I'm sitting there. 'Do you remember when you were in…” quote by Gary Oldman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ce/gary-oldman-3797_actors_one-of-my-career-ambitions-was-fulfilled_2237564.jpg)
