Awkward Quote by Dan Scanlon
“At Pixar, we do a million versions of the movie, and every one of them goes through their awkward teenage phase where it's terrible and doesn't make sense, and we just keep working on it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pixar Directors Talk, 2019
Repeated iteration and refinement are essential; early drafts may be awkward but improve with persistence.
In simple terms: Great work needs many revisions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace iteration, keep refining.
Themes
creativity
process
perseverance
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
process
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production
- design brainstorming
- product development
- writing drafts
Key Concepts
iteration
feedback
development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when a version is ready to move forward?
- What criteria guide your revisions?
A Different Perspective
Too many revisions can stall progress without clear direction.
