"I don't know how it is now but the assistant stage manager had to understudy several parts. You had to be ready to go on at any time if the actor couldn't make it to the play. I didn't think anything of it"
- Glenn Ford
About this Quote
Glenn Ford's quote talks to the importance of being prepared as an actor. He is referring to the role of the assistant impresario, who needed to be prepared to handle any function if the actor was not able to carry out. This talks to the significance of having a backup strategy and being prepared for any scenario. It likewise speaks to the devotion of the assistant stage manager, who was willing to handle any role if required. This quote also speaks to the value of having a group of individuals who want to collaborate and support each other. It is clear that Glenn Ford had a great gratitude for the effort and dedication of the assistant impresario. He did not take their efforts for given and understood the significance of being prepared.
This quote is written / told by Glenn Ford between May 1, 1916 and August 30, 2006. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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