Famous quote by Jeremy Piven

"Unless an entire row of people got up in the middle of a performance and left the theater in disgust, I felt as though I hadn't done my job"

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This quote by Jeremy Piven speaks with the significance of his job as a star. He is stating that he requires to be able to evoke a strong response from the audience in order to feel as though he has actually done his task. He is suggesting that he needs to be able to make the audience feel so strongly about his efficiency that they are forced to leave the theater in disgust. This quote talks to the power of performance and how it can move individuals to action. It likewise talks to the dedication of Piven as a star, as he wants to put in the effort to make certain that his efficiency is so powerful that it can stimulate a strong response from the audience. He wants to go above and beyond to make certain that his efficiency is effective and unforgettable.

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This quote is written / told by Jeremy Piven somewhere between July 26, 1965 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.
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