I'm thirty-six years old. I'm just getting started!
Marilyn MonroeRead
I've always felt toward the slightest scene, even if all I had to do in a scene was just to come in and say, 'Hi,' that the people ought to get their money's worth and that this is an obligation of mine, to give them the best you can get from me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Performers have a responsibility to deliver their best to the audience.
Marilyn Monroe emphasizes the importance of commitment to one's work, particularly in performance arts. She believes that even the smallest contributions to a scene deserve to be executed with care and the intent to provide value to the audience, reflecting a sense of duty and professionalism in artistic expression.
Themes
PerformanceAudienceCommitmentArtisticObligation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a speech at a theater event to inspire performers.
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