Able Quote by Tom Stoppard
“As a playwright, you can cover a lot of waterfront without being able to hold your own against an expert in any of those areas. I have no illusions about that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2010
A playwright can depict many scenes but may lack deep expertise in each.
In simple terms: Broad knowledge without depth limits mastery.
Accept limits; seek specialists.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- writing workshops
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance breadth and depth?
- When should you defer to experts?
Depth can be achieved through collaboration.