We [ with Emilio Estevez] asked if we could take some…
“We [ with Emilio Estevez] asked if we could take some things [ in Breakfast Club] that weren't in the shooting draft, but from earlier drafts, "Can we maybe use this?" And Hughes was very amenable to all that. And there was some stuff that I liked, and I said, "How about this?" And he went, "Well, we'll check with Molly [Ringwald]. Those scenes are with her. And if she likes it, fine." So it was just wonderful. It was great.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Collaboration can bring in ideas from earlier drafts, improving the final product.
In simple terms: Working together adds value.
Embrace input from collaborators.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- script development
- director meetings
- actor feedback
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which suggestions to keep?
- What criteria guide script revisions?
Balancing original vision with new ideas can be challenging.