Credit Quote by David Gilmour
![“Adrian Maben came to us with the idea. And we just thought, "Well, why not?" I don't think any of us thought it would be as well received and last in people's minds for as long as it did. All credit to him. It's his idea [Pink Floyd at Pompeii] and it was great.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6a/david-gilmour-3970_credit_adrian-maben-came-to-us-with-the-idea-an_166391.jpg)
“Adrian Maben came to us with the idea. And we just thought, "Well, why not?" I don't think any of us thought it would be as well received and last in people's minds for as long as it did. All credit to him. It's his idea [Pink Floyd at Pompeii] and it was great.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Live at Pompeii Documentary, 2022
The speaker credits Adrian Maben for the original idea and notes its unexpected lasting impact and reception.
In simple terms: Adrian Maben’s idea became surprisingly popular and enduring.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and build on others’ ideas.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
recognition
legacy
Mood
grateful
proud
reflective
Type
inspirational
historical
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- product launches
- creative brainstorming
- team meetings
Key Concepts
idea generation
cultural impact
unexpected success
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize and credit the originators of ideas?
- What factors turn a simple idea into a lasting phenomenon?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on timing and audience, not just the idea itself.
![“I haven't watched it [the film 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii'] in years. I find it excruciating.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/166/david-gilmour-3970_excruciating_i-haven-t-watched-it-the-film-pink-floyd_355798.jpg)
![“We mixed the sounds ourselves. If they were going to put the sound back onto our film [Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii.], we wanted to mix it ourselves.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4dd/david-gilmour-3970_film_we-mixed-the-sounds-ourselves-if-they-we_400750.jpg)
