We hoped to get a TV show, and we almost did, but 'The…
“We hoped to get a TV show, and we almost did, but 'The State' beat us out for this MTV show. So because they were there, and 'SNL' and 'Kids in the Hall' were there, we thought, 'Let's go try to do what Python did, and instead, let's make movies.'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
They shifted from TV ambitions to filmmaking after missing out on a network slot, inspired by other comedy shows.
In simple terms: Changed career focus after a setback, turning to movies.
Key Takeaway
Adapt goals goals after failure.
Themes
career
adaptation
creativity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
career
creative
When to use this quote
- TV pilot development
- film production
- creative redirection
Key Concepts
pivot
inspiration
industry dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What new skills are needed for film?
- How can past experiences inform future projects?
A Different Perspective
Success in one field doesn’t guarantee success in another.