Elevators Quote by Samuel L. Jackson
![“I met [ Samuel L. Jackson ] for the first time on The Today Show. He came out of an elevator. I was promoting A Mighty Wind and he was promoting something else. He said, "I hear we're going to be working together." I said, "On what?" He said, 'The Man.' I hadn't heard his name mentioned before. I…” quote by Samuel L. Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a81/samuel-l-jackson-3595_elevators_i-met-samuel-l-jackson-for-the-first-tim_1946530.jpg)
“I met [ Samuel L. Jackson ] for the first time on The Today Show. He came out of an elevator. I was promoting A Mighty Wind and he was promoting something else. He said, "I hear we're going to be working together." I said, "On what?" He said, 'The Man.' I hadn't heard his name mentioned before. I made a few calls and found out he had the script and was interested. That was it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Today Show, 2005
Unexpected encounters can lead to professional collaborations.
In simple terms: Chance meetings can spark work partnerships.
Key Takeaway
Stay open to serendipity.
Themes
networking
collaboration
career
Mood
optimistic
inspirational
Type
career
motivational
When to use this quote
- film casting
- career networking
- industry events
Key Concepts
serendipity
industry connections
opportunity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize genuine opportunities?
- What steps follow a surprising encounter?
A Different Perspective
Not all chance meetings are fruitful.
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