Brokeback mountain Quote by David Harbour
“I think one of the worst notes I think I've ever received was Ang Lee on 'Brokeback Mountain.' He came in on coverage, and he was like, 'More, more handsome.' I was like, 'I'll try that.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Actor's Journey", 2022
A director's feedback can be overly focused on appearance, prompting the actor to adapt and improve.
In simple terms: Feedback can be superficial but still drive change.
Key Takeaway
Use critique to refine craft, even if it feels shallow.
Themes
creativity
critique
self‑improvement
confidence
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Auditions
- photo shoots
- public speaking
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Self‑image
professional growth
adaptability
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance external feedback with personal artistic vision?
- When does appearance become a distraction from skill?
A Different Perspective
Feedback may prioritize looks over substance, risking shallow development.
![“I'm one of those gay people who's constantly reminded of how fortunate I am to live now and not to be Ennis and Jack [from Brokeback Mountain] or whatever - not that I'd mind being Ennis for half an hour. But it's been so much worse recently. It still is terrible. In Iran, they're hanging gay…” quote by Dan Savage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/31f/dan-savage-2880_addict_i-m-one-of-those-gay-people-who-s-consta_100210.jpg)
![“When I was 19, I thought [Brokeback Mountain] was going to be the best movie ever made. And everyone was going to see it and it was just going to be incredible. And then nobody saw it and it didn't get bought at Sundance. And it was a really great experience. Humbling. And then it's since found…” quote by Jake Gyllenhaal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ca/jake-gyllenhaal-2014_being-the-best_when-i-was-19-i-thought-brokeback-mounta_1038963.jpg)
![“I always say about that movie [ Brokeback mountain], which I think maybe over time is more understood, is that this is about two people desperately looking for love. To be loved. And who were probably capable of it. And they just found it with someone of the same sex.that does not dismiss the fact…” quote by Jake Gyllenhaal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f91/jake-gyllenhaal-2014_brokeback-mountain_i-always-say-about-that-movie-brokeback_871678.jpg)