Happens Quote by Christopher Durang
“I write intuitively, and with most of my plays, I don't know what is always going to happen. This means I can sometimes go off on a wrong tangent, and with luck then rewrite it in a better direction. But it means I sometimes surprise myself as I'm going along.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing creative process, 2018
Improvisation leads to unexpected directions; mistakes can become breakthroughs.
In simple terms: Mistakes can become breakthroughs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace improvisation.
Themes
creativity
risk
growth
Mood
playful
inquisitive
Type
creative
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing
- music
- design
- problem solving
Key Concepts
artistic process
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What unexpected outcome surprised you?
- How do you recover from a wrong turn?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing focus.
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