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“There are certainly moments in the story room where you watch the movie die on the table. You put A next to B, and suddenly none of it lines up anymore. We feel that all the time. It's a terrible feeling.” quote by Dan Scanlon
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“There are certainly moments in the story room where you watch the movie die on the table. You put A next to B, and suddenly none of it lines up anymore. We feel that all the time. It's a terrible feeling.”

Dan Scanlon

About This Quote

When creative elements clash, the intended narrative collapses, causing frustration and a sense of loss.

In simple terms: Creative plans can fall apart, feeling terrible.

Key Takeaway

Expect and and adapt to change.

Themes

creativity frustration adaptation

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

cautionary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • film editing
  • product development
  • team projects
  • writing
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

narrative coherence design thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recover when a project derails?
  • What can you adjust to restore alignment?
A Different Perspective

Not all misalignments are avoidable; some are learning opportunities.

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