Quote by David Mamet
There's nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It won't ring from room service your mother won't be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, you're dead.
Summary
This quote highlights the silence and isolation that follows failure or criticism. The telephone symbolizes communication and validation from others, such as room service or one's own mother. The absence of calls serves as an indicator of one's defeat or irrelevance in the world. The quote suggests that a lack of recognition or support in the early hours of the day can be demoralizing and signify the death of one's ambitions or success.
Topics
Morning
By David Mamet
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