Dramatic Quote by Donal Logue
“I did a pilot for HBO, called One Percent, that they didn't end up picking up, but it was a pretty intense and dramatic piece.”
About This Quote
Source TV Project: One Percent (pilot), HBO, unreleased
Describes a personal creative effort that was not selected, highlighting its intensity and drama.
In simple terms: A pilot was made but not picked up, yet it was intense.
Key Takeaway
Recognize effort regardless of outcome.
Themes
creativity
rejection
media production
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
industry.
When to use this quote
- career reflection
- pitch meetings
- creative process
- network decisions
Key Concepts
pilot development
industry feedback
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you value work that isn’t publicly recognized?
- What can be learned from a rejected project?
A Different Perspective
Success is not guaranteed; market preferences may differ.
![“I wanted to move on. I wanted to do acting. The next thing I did after [MADtv] was a good hybrid of that. I did this show with Bob Odenkirk and Derek Waters (creator of Comedy Central's "Drunk History") and it was a little homegrown thing that we shot and then we sold it to HBO. We made a pilot…” quote by Simon Helberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/604/simon-helberg-6849_acting_i-wanted-to-move-on-i-wanted-to-do-actin_3216749.jpg)
