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“I don't see myself as a movie maker only. When I can do a picture, I do. But I don't work like a business, in pictures. I am not obliged to make one picture after the other in order to live. I write books, I write for comic books, I give lectures... I live. And when the opportunity comes to do a…” quote by Alejandro Jodorowsky
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“I don't see myself as a movie maker only. When I can do a picture, I do. But I don't work like a business, in pictures. I am not obliged to make one picture after the other in order to live. I write books, I write for comic books, I give lectures... I live. And when the opportunity comes to do a picture, I do a picture.”

Alejandro Jodorowsky

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Creative work spans multiple mediums; not confined to a single format.

In simple terms: Artistic freedom across forms.

Key Takeaway

Explore varied creative outlets.

Themes

creativity multidisciplinary artistic freedom

Mood

experimental reflective

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • comic creation
  • lecturing
  • film making

Key Concepts

expression interdisciplinary practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which medium best conveys your current ideas?
  • How do you balance artistic integrity with livelihood?
A Different Perspective

Commercial pressures can restrict artistic experimentation.

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