--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have always felt that doing too much of…" description: "\"I have always felt that doing too much of homework makes the performance look plastic. I don't even watch the monitor after I finish my scene because I..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/vijay-sethupathi-7980_flow_i-have-always-felt-that-doing-too-much-o_1712581.jpg" --- # I have always felt that doing too much of homework makes… ![“I have always felt that doing too much of homework makes the performance look plastic. I don't even watch the monitor after I finish my scene because I can't reprise it. I just go with the flow.” quote by Vijay Sethupathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/vijay-sethupathi-7980_flow_i-have-always-felt-that-doing-too-much-o_1712581.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/vijay-sethupathi-7980_flow_i-have-always-felt-that-doing-too-much-o_1712581.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5f4/vijay-sethupathi-7980_flow_i-have-always-felt-that-doing-too-much-o_1712581.jpg) > “I have always felt that doing too much of homework makes the performance look plastic. I don't even watch the monitor after I finish my scene because I can't reprise it. I just go with the flow.” [Vijay Sethupathi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/vijay-sethupathi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He feels excessive homework makes performances feel artificial; after finishing a scene he avoids watching the monitor and just goes with the flow. **In simple terms:** Too much homework makes performance feel fake; he prefers to flow. Key Takeaway Balance preparation and spontaneity. Themes overwork authenticity performance Mood reflective calm Type philosophical practical When to use this quote - rehearsal methods - stage anxiety - artistic expression Key Concepts creative process mental health Questions to Reflect On - How does homework affect authenticity? - When is spontaneity beneficial? A Different Perspective Risk of underpreparing. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Flow](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/flow/) [Performance](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/performance/) ## Related quotes > [“As it is, I guess I find "Jack and Diane" a little disgusting. 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