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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.

David Mamet

Morning

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

David Mamet is describing the deep disappointment and isolation felt when a creative work is harshly criticized, especially the next morning when no one reaches out to offer support or encouragement. The silence of the phone symbolizes a sense of failure and the absence of any positive response, making the person feel as if their career or hopes are effectively over.

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