Apes Quote by Brian Regan
“I did some writing for that movie. The remake of Planet of the Apes. I didn't write the script. But I wrote some lines that they ended up... not using. ... I wrote one line. I thought it would've been perfect. I don't know if anyone saw the movie. It's the scene where the ape general comes in. And they're trying to decide if they should attack right there, or wait until a little later. And I wrote: "Man these bananas are good!" But they didn't use it. I did all of that research.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy special, 2020
A writer contributed a line to a film that was ultimately cut, highlighting the unpredictable nature of creative collaboration and the importance of persistence.
In simple terms: A line was written but not used, showing creative work often gets discarded.
Key Takeaway
Accept that not all contributions will be used; keep creating.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
film industry
Mood
resilient
optimistic
Type
humorous
reflective
When to use this quote
- film production
- script development
- stand‑up comedy
- brainstorming
- pitch meetings
Key Concepts
screenwriting
editing
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle rejected ideas?
- What makes a line fit a scene?
A Different Perspective
Even good ideas may be rejected due to tone, pacing, or narrative fit.
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