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Arthur Quote by Scott Glenn

“There was a play that was written by who I think is America's greatest playwright, and he wrote a small part in it for me. It was going to open in Chicago, and then go to New York. But then, he died. It was Arthur Miller. That was the reason I turned Lost down.” quote by Scott Glenn
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“There was a play that was written by who I think is America's greatest playwright, and he wrote a small part in it for me. It was going to open in Chicago, and then go to New York. But then, he died. It was Arthur Miller. That was the reason I turned Lost down.”

Scott Glenn

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk show, 2015

He turned down a role after the playwright died, showing respect for the creator.

In simple terms: Respect for the creator led to declining a role.

Key Takeaway

Honor creators’ legacies.

Themes

career artistic integrity loss

Mood

reflective respectful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • theater auditions
  • film offers
  • career choices

Key Concepts

legacy personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to decline a role?
  • How do you honor a creator’s memory?
A Different Perspective

May limit opportunities.

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