I just like the continue doing what I've been doing. A melange of funny, straight drama, television, movies, a little theater here and there wouldn't hurt. So if I can keep doing that, I'll be a very happy person.
Mary Tyler MooreRead
I think I can take responsibility for that in that I was the audience. I was the voice of sanity around whom all these crazies did their dance. And I reacted in the same way that a member of the audience would have reacted.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking responsibility means acknowledging one's role in a situation, even as an observer.
In this quote, Mary Tyler Moore reflects on her role as a supportive observer within a chaotic environment. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's influence and reaction to events, suggesting that sometimes being part of an audience allows for a unique perspective that contributes to the overall dynamics of a situation.
Themes
ResponsibilityObservationChaosPerspectiveReaction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about teamwork during a chaotic project.
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