I carry Keaton's photo around with me to remind me what happened to him. If the Hollywood system can destroy him it can destroy me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Feldman keeps a photo of Keaton as a reminder that the Hollywood system can ruin anyone, including himself.
- In plain terms
- He uses Keaton's fate as a warning to himself.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay aware of industry pressures that can damage you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does external pressure affect your choices?
- What safeguards can you put in place?
Another view
The quote assumes the same dynamics apply to all individuals, which may not be true.
More from Marty Feldman
I feel about Keaton the way an organist thinks of Bach.
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