Letters Quote by Stephen Karam
“I was sending off my plays almost like an 8-year-old would send letters to Santa Claus. So it was a bit of a miracle when the Blank Theatre Company actually called and selected a terrible little play that I wrote.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “Playwrights on Their First Productions”, 2019
The writer felt like a child sending wishes, and was surprised when his work was unexpectedly chosen.
In simple terms: A childlike hope met an unexpected success.
Key Takeaway
Believe in your work even when odds seem low.
Themes
hope
creativity
validation
career
surprise
Mood
excited
grateful
anxious
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Submitting scripts
- seeking production
- handling rejection
- celebrating acceptance
Key Concepts
Artistic vulnerability
industry gatekeeping
unexpected opportunity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this acceptance mean for your confidence?
- How will you handle future rejections?
A Different Perspective
Success may be fleeting; future projects still face challenges.
