Able Quote by William Monahan
![“Martin [Campbell] is very energetic and precise. He'll on the set like four hours early with a flashlight and I thought, well, I'll certainly try to be very neat about my script like Martin, which I wasn't, but I'm not going to do that bit with the 4AM and the flashlight. I'd love to be able to…” quote by William Monahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/748/william-monahan-3226_able_martin-campbell-is-very-energetic-and-pr_3119302.jpg)
“Martin [Campbell] is very energetic and precise. He'll on the set like four hours early with a flashlight and I thought, well, I'll certainly try to be very neat about my script like Martin, which I wasn't, but I'm not going to do that bit with the 4AM and the flashlight. I'd love to be able to say I was nervous, but I wasn't. The only time I ever had anxiety it turned out to be asthma.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Production Discussion, 2005
An actor describes a colleague’s meticulous work ethic, contrasting it with his own less disciplined approach, highlighting personal standards and professional pressure.
In simple terms: He compares his work habits to a very organized colleague.
Key Takeaway
Adopt better preparation habits.
Themes
professionalism
work ethic
self‑assessment
industry pressure
Mood
reflective
determined
critical
Type
motivational
self‑improvement
When to use this quote
- film set
- early mornings
- script preparation
- career development
- stress management
Key Concepts
discipline
precision
anxiety
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance preparation with flexibility?
- What benefits arise from adopting disciplined routines?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may overstate his own anxiety and underplay the colleague’s positive influence.
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