About Quote by Wallace Shawn
“I started writing plays in around 1967, and at a certain point, I thought, 'I'm writing plays, I should learn about acting and what it is.' So I went to the HB Studio in New York, and I was there for about nine months.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1970s
He realized that mastering a craft requires learning related skills, prompting him to study acting to improve his playwriting.
In simple terms: Learn related skills to improve your work.
Key Takeaway
Study complementary disciplines.
Themes
growth
craft
learning
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
advice
personal development
When to use this quote
- playwriting
- acting training
- creative development
Key Concepts
interdisciplinary study
skill acquisition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can learning new skills enhance your primary work?
- What balance between practice and study works for you?
A Different Perspective
Time spent learning may delay production.
