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.”
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.
Honor creators’ legacies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theater auditions
- film offers
- career choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to decline a role?
- How do you honor a creator’s memory?
May limit opportunities.