About Quote by Roger Moore
“I said I did not know enough about UNICEF to handle a press conference and she said they would not want to talk about it they would only want to talk about films.”
About This Quote
Source Anecdote, 1998
The speaker admits lack of knowledge about UNICEF, and the interviewee redirects focus to films instead of press topics.
In simple terms: Unfamiliar with UNICEF, conversation shifted to movies.
Key Takeaway
Prepare before interviews; stay flexible.
Themes
communication
media
knowledge
adaptability
Mood
professional
cautious
Type
pragmatic
reflective
When to use this quote
- press conferences
- media training
- NGO advocacy
- film promotion
Key Concepts
information gaps
topic redirection
public relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How could you handle unknown topics?
- What’s the risk of deflecting questions?
A Different Perspective
Relying on others for direction can reduce credibility.
![“Unfortunately the necessity to promote a film sometimes works against it, in that you are forced to reveal information [about it] that in an ideal world you would hold back.” quote by Simon Pegg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/36c/simon-pegg-4365_cinema_unfortunately-the-necessity-to-promote-a_274180.jpg)
