I ad lib most of my dialogue. If I did remember my lines, it would be too bad for me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker says he ad-libs dialogue so he doesn't have to remember lines.
- In plain terms
- I make up lines so I do not have to remember them.
- What can you take from it?
- Improvisation avoids the burden of memorization.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is memorization necessary?
- How do you prepare for speaking?
Another view
It ignores the value of prepared material.
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