Dog Quote by Curtis Hanson
![“I had the great fortune to actually become friends with Sam [Fuller] and ultimately collaborate with him on White Dog, which we wrote together.” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2c6/curtis-hanson-9380_dog_i-had-the-great-fortune-to-actually-beco_491286.jpg)
“I had the great fortune to actually become friends with Sam [Fuller] and ultimately collaborate with him on White Dog, which we wrote together.”
About This Quote
Source Film: White Dog (1991) screenplay by Curtis Hanson and Sam Fuller
Collaboration can arise from unexpected friendships, leading to creative joint projects.
In simple terms: Friends can become creative partners.
Key Takeaway
Seek and nurture unexpected collaborations.
Themes
friendship
creativity
collaboration
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
inspirational
professional
When to use this quote
- film production
- writing workshops
- networking events
- co‑authoring books
Key Concepts
screenwriting
partnership
artistic synergy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn a casual friendship into a professional partnership?
- What boundaries help maintain both friendship and work?
A Different Perspective
Collaboration may be limited by differing visions or schedules.
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![“It was a unique experience in several ways, because I don't think Sam [Fuller] had ever collaborated with another writer over his whole career.” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/360/curtis-hanson-9380_careers_it-was-a-unique-experience-in-several-wa_2671981.jpg)
![“Of course, Sam [Fuller] was like, "No problem," because he treated it like a newspaper deadline. We worked long hours, often very late into the night, in his garage, which had been converted into an office. It was freezing cold outside and there was no heat in the garage, so he had a little space…” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/505/curtis-hanson-9380_blanket_of-course-sam-fuller-was-like-no-problem_2114139.jpg)
![“Initially, it connected with me when I was a kid, seeing a lot of movies while growing up in Los Angeles. And Sam's [Fuller] pictures are an expression of such a distinct voice that he was one of those filmmakers who made me aware that there was, in fact, a real presence behind the camera that was…” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/440/curtis-hanson-9380_actors_initially-it-connected-with-me-when-i-wa_1948748.jpg)
![“I can't speak to how Michael [Douglas] approached it in terms of his process.” quote by Curtis Hanson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0bb/curtis-hanson-9380_i-can_i-can-t-speak-to-how-michael-douglas-app_389420.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
