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“When I start a picture, I always have a script, but I change it every day. I put in what occurs to me that day out of my imagination. You start on a voyage; you know where you will end up but not what will occur along the way. You want to be surprised.” quote by Federico Fellini
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“When I start a picture, I always have a script, but I change it every day. I put in what occurs to me that day out of my imagination. You start on a voyage; you know where you will end up but not what will occur along the way. You want to be surprised.”

Federico Fellini

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 is fluid; scripts evolve daily, embracing surprise and spontaneity.

In simple terms: Scripts evolve daily; embrace surprise.

Key Takeaway

Stay adaptable in creation.

Themes

creativity film spontaneity process

Mood

inspirational playful

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • film directing
  • writing
  • artistic projects

Key Concepts

improvisation narrative development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance planning and improvisation?
  • When is surprise most effective?
A Different Perspective

Too much spontaneity can cause incoherence.

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