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“Editing is a lot about patience and discipline and just banging away at something, turning off the machine and going home at night because you're frustrated and depressed, and then coming back in the morning to try again.” quote by Thelma Schoonmaker
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“Editing is a lot about patience and discipline and just banging away at something, turning off the machine and going home at night because you're frustrated and depressed, and then coming back in the morning to try again.”

Thelma Schoonmaker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Editing demands patience, discipline, and perseverance through frustration, returning refreshed to improve the work.

In simple terms: Editing is patient perseverance.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite setbacks.

Themes

film editing creativity

Mood

determined reflective

Type

practical motivational

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • writing
  • software development
  • academic research

Key Concepts

workflow resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reset after frustration?
  • What habits sustain focus?
A Different Perspective

Can lead to burnout.

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