Preacher is a great frustration because I thought it was…
![“Preacher is a great frustration because I thought it was done, and then it got put in the press notes for the [Frankenweenie] junket and everyone started asking about it again. Preacher could be filmed, at any point. It's sort of ready to go, but it's lacking a green light. At some point, that…” quote by John August](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/03d/john-august-24608_asking_preacher-is-a-great-frustration-because_489394.jpg)
“Preacher is a great frustration because I thought it was done, and then it got put in the press notes for the [Frankenweenie] junket and everyone started asking about it again. Preacher could be filmed, at any point. It's sort of ready to go, but it's lacking a green light. At some point, that green light might come, but it may never come. So, I have to allow for the fact that I've done everything I can, and whatever happens with it, happens with it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker expresses frustration over a stalled project, acknowledging effort spent while accepting uncertainty about future approval
In simple terms: Frustration over a stalled project and acceptance of uncertainty
Key Takeaway
Accept effort, stay patient
Themes
frustration
patience
project development
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
reflective
realistic
When to use this quote
- film production
- pitch meetings
- project management
- career planning
Key Concepts
creative process
industry dynamics
greenlight decision
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you control when a project stalls?
- How do you stay motivated without guaranteed outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Even with preparation, external approval may never arrive