Producer Ed Pressman had a book about Diane Arbus - it's…
“Producer Ed Pressman had a book about Diane Arbus - it's the only biography that exists - and there had been many Diane Arbus scripts. Many. I don't even know how many over the years. And it's sort of a cursed project, for lots of reasons. There's probably some pile somewhere of all these weird attempts, all these portraitures that can't get made.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A project can become a burden when it is surrounded by endless attempts and unfulfilled visions, turning creative work into a curse.
In simple terms: Creative projects can feel cursed by many failed attempts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and release unproductive attachments.
Themes
creativity
burden
unrealized potential
Mood
frustrated
hopeful
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- film production
- archival research
- creative planning
- documentary work
Key Concepts
artistic vision
project fatigue
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What constraints are keeping this project from moving forward?
- How can you transform a cursed feeling into productive momentum?
A Different Perspective
Even with many attempts, success may remain elusive without clear direction.