I was hurt when someone on television said that we film…
“I was hurt when someone on television said that we film people live in an imaginary world and the sportsmen live in reality. I would like to tell them that we live very much in reality and the amount of hard work we do, I doubt anyone in this country can or in the world can do.”
About This Quote
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Film and sports professionals both work hard in reality; the notion that only sports is real undervalues artistic effort.
In simple terms: Artists also live in reality and work hard.
Recognize and respect the hard work of all professions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career discussions
- industry debates
- public perception
- artist advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better communicate the reality of artistic work?
- What examples show the rigor of creative professions?
Stereotypes can persist despite evidence.