George Harrison Quote by Anonymous
““Once, Jodorowsky fired George Harrison from acting in The Holy Mountain because he’d backed out of the scene “when the thief shows his asshole and there is a hippopotamus.” Jodorowsky pleaded, “It would be a big, big lesson for humanity if you could finish with your ego and show your asshole!” but Harrison said no.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Holy Mountain, 1973
An artist rejected a scene involving vulgarity and a hippopotamus, arguing it would be a profound lesson, but the actor declined.
In simple terms: Creative ego clashes with artistic vision.
Key Takeaway
Respect boundaries while pursuing artistic truth.
Themes
art
ego
collaboration
integrity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
anecdotal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- directing a film
- script revisions
- artist negotiations
Key Concepts
Film production
creative conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does ego impose on collaboration?
- When is it right to reject a provocative idea?
A Different Perspective
Ego can blind creators to practical concerns.
