The radio has so many rules, and songs don't. You don't necessarily write to a rule book unless you're, like, just doing it professionally, which has never been my thing.
Tom PettyRead
I refuse to go onstage without looking into the eyes and touching everyone I'm working with... we're all in it together, and everyone's an equal part when we're onstage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Collaboration and connection among performers enhances the collective experience on stage.
This quote by Michael Arden emphasizes the importance of unity and equality among performers in a theatrical setting. By insisting on connecting with everyone involved, he highlights the idea that each person's contribution is vital to the success of the performance, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared responsibility that enhances the artistic expression and experience for both the performers and the audience.
Themes
CollaborationUnityTeamworkPerformanceTheater
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting to discuss a new project, I might say, 'As Michael Arden said, we are all in it together, and everyone's an equal part.'
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