If it bothers me on the page, I don't do it. If it…
“If it bothers me on the page, I don't do it. If it attracts me on the page and moves me, makes me think a bit, makes me laugh, makes me cry, I'm interested in it. If it's there on the page, it means it's there and up to me to bring it out. I have done some films along the way that have been screwed up and not as good as they read. Some films that are not that good on the page turn into good movies. So I'm fallible is what I'm saying.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creative work is judged by personal reaction; flaws can become strengths through effort.
In simple terms: Your reaction decides value.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imperfections.
Themes
creativity
critique
growth
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film editing
- writing
- artistic process
Key Concepts
subjectivity
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you accept a work as finished?
- How do you decide what to improve?
A Different Perspective
Not all flaws can be fixed.