I began to think, now is the time. I found quite a lot of…
“I began to think, now is the time. I found quite a lot of opposition in Hollywood about the idea of doing a film musical and we ended up having to buy the rights back. I'm glad we did because it meant John and I were able to make exactly the movie we wanted.”
About This Quote
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He seized the moment to create a film musical despite Hollywood resistance, buying back rights to retain creative control.
In simple terms: He fought for artistic freedom.
Persist to protect your vision.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- musical development
- independent projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for artistic autonomy?
- How do you balance commercial pressure with vision?
Creative control can be costly and risky.