With Gargoyles, I didn't want to walk away. I liked the…
“With Gargoyles, I didn't want to walk away. I liked the idea too much, I was too passionate about it and so I went to my bosses and said, "Guys, I want to produce this show." Their initial response, lets call it dubious, but they let me give it a shot and sort of the rest is history. I moved from one side of the desk to the other side of the desk, and became a full time writer which had always been the goal, but I came about getting the actual work in a sort of roundabout way.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Passion and persistence can turn a side‑project into a career breakthrough when you advocate for it.
In simple terms: Passion can lead to career change.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for what you love.
Themes
career
passion
advocacy
risk
opportunity
Mood
determined
optimistic
inspirational
Type
motivational
career‑growth
When to use this quote
- pitching ideas to bosses
- seeking mentorship
- pivoting roles
- overcoming doubt
- leveraging enthusiasm
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
networking
self‑advocacy
career transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What idea are you hesitant to pitch?
- How can you demonstrate value to decision‑makers?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on timing and organizational openness, not just personal drive.