Ems Quote by Roy Scheider
“You read a lot about movies with budgets of $25 to 30 million. Hell, if a studio can piss away that kind of money, why not let 'em piss on me?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing film budgets, interview date unknown
Highlights the absurdity of huge studio budgets and personal frustration with being undervalued
In simple terms: Big money spent on movies feels wasteful when personal needs are ignored
Key Takeaway
Demand respect and fair compensation
Themes
budget
frustration
valuation
industry
power
Mood
irry
defiant
Type
critical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- negotiating contracts
- advocating for artists
- budget planning
- public statements
Key Concepts
economics
celebrity culture
exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance financial constraints with artistic integrity?
- What are the ethical limits of spending in entertainment?
A Different Perspective
May overlook artistic merit in favor of cost efficiency
