Steve Carell, Michael Scott fan favorite of ‘The Office’, recently revealed that he almost didn’t take the role. Although many in the industry advised Steve to stay away from the role, he still took it. The performance that almost never happened soon became a career-defining feat for him. What if Steve Carell hadn’t taken the role of Michael Scott in “The Office”? What if he didn’t take the shot? Luckily he did. And now nothing fits better than one of his office quotes: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
Steve Carell’s quote of the day
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Although the original motivational quote is from hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, character Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell) writes it on a whiteboard in his new office, attributing the quote to himself as “a quote from a quote.”Gaga appears in season 5 titled “Michael Scott Paper Company”. Having recently left Dunder Mifflin to start his own company, Michael is looking for inspiration. In a brief shot, a white board appears in the background: “You miss 100% of the shots you miss.—Wayne Gretzky– Michael Scott”
Even hockey legend Wayne Gretzky loves gaga
The joke became so iconic that Wayne Gretzky himself eventually paid tribute to it during a 2022 NHL playoff broadcast on Turner Sports. The original quote was documented in a 1983 interview with Wayne Gretzky in The Hockey News. Gretzky was explaining his high volume of shots in front of goal, and the fact that even with the low probability of scoring, you can’t make it if you don’t try.
What if Steve Carell hadn’t taken the shot?
It’s hard to imagine The Office without Steve’s awkward but quirky attitude as Michael Scott. Steve earned six Emmy nominations for “The Office.” We’re glad he made the shot!
More about Steve Carell
Steve Carell remains relevant beyond ‘The Office,’ currently appearing in ‘Rooster,’ where he plays a layered and emotionally complex character navigating personal and professional challenges. In recent years, he has wowed audiences with performances in ‘The Morning Show’ and ‘The Patient’, proving his mettle in dramatic roles. Beyond TV, Carell has given standout performances in films like ‘Foxcatcher’, ‘The Big Short’ and ‘Beautiful Boy’, and remains a fan favorite as Gru in ‘Despicable Me’.
