Maybe I'm outdated in thinking this, but because I'm a young black woman and don't see very many being the lead in a film, I have this fear: 'Will I be working?'
Janelle MonaeRead
Being Doctor Who, I used to look at the clock and know at half past four we were going to stop rehearsing - and that was a sad moment for me because I wanted to stay in this beautiful, unreal world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a longing to remain in a creative and imaginative world beyond the constraints of reality.
Tom Baker expresses his emotional connection to the character he portrayed in Doctor Who, conveying how the experience of inhabiting such a fantastical realm made the end of rehearsals a bittersweet moment. The quote illustrates the joy and beauty found in storytelling and performance, highlighting the impact of engaging in art that allows one to escape reality and explore the unreal.
Themes
Doctor WhoImaginationArtPerformanceRealityCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of art in education, this quote can illustrate how the experience of creativity can provide joy.
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