I was talking to Shonda Rhimes the other day and I said…
“I was talking to Shonda Rhimes the other day and I said, "I. Do. Not. Know. How. You. Do. This." While we're writing episode 10, episode 6 is shooting, episode 3 is in the edit, and episode 2 is in its color session...You've got seven episodes in different parts! It's a wild, wild, wild ride, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was badass and amazing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She marvels at managing multiple production stages simultaneously, highlighting the chaotic yet rewarding nature of TV creation.
In simple terms: Managing many episodes at once is chaotic but exciting.
Embrace organized chaos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing
- shooting
- editing
- color grading
- team coordination
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize tasks under pressure?
- What systems keep you organized?
Balancing many tasks can lead to burnout without clear priorities.