I'm not a person who believes in the great difference…
“I'm not a person who believes in the great difference between women and men as editors. But I do think that quality is key. We're very good at organizing and discipline and patience, and patience is 50 per cent of editing. You have to keep banging away at something until you get it to work. I think women are maybe better at that.”
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 and perseverance; women may excel in these traits, but quality matters most.
In simple terms: Patience is key in editing.
Cultivate patience and persistence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- publishing
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does patience improve your work?
- Can anyone develop this skill?
Overemphasis on gender can overlook individual skill.