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“I will, proudly and by preference, do at least one picture a year for King Brothers, and I will try to make it the best picture that I have it in me to do” quote by Dalton Trumbo
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“I will, proudly and by preference, do at least one picture a year for King Brothers, and I will try to make it the best picture that I have it in me to do”

Dalton Trumbo

About This Quote

Source Letter: 1946 correspondence with King Brothers studio

Commitment to artistic excellence drives a promise to produce a yearly masterpiece.

In simple terms: I will make a great picture each year.

Key Takeaway

Set regular creative goals and strive for quality.

Themes

creativity discipline legacy

Mood

determined inspired

Type

professional artistic

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • personal art projects
  • annual challenges

Key Concepts

artistic ambition goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps will you take to ensure yearly output?
  • How will you measure “best”?
A Different Perspective

Resources and time constraints may hinder consistency.

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