Done Quote by John Sayles
“I've always got five or six things that would either make a good feature or TV show. And you just never know. You go and you pitch and it may be exactly what they're looking for, or they may stop you after two sentences and say, "Oh, we've already done something just like that."”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk on Screenwriting, 2015
Creative ideas often emerge spontaneously, but the industry can be unpredictable, rejecting concepts even after a brief pitch.
In simple terms: Ideas appear quickly but may be rejected fast.
Key Takeaway
Prepare many pitches, expect rejections.
Themes
creativity
industry
rejection
pitching
Mood
determined
realistic
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- TV development
- network decisions
Key Concepts
screenwriting
innovation
market dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help you persist after a quick rejection?
- How can you refine ideas before pitching?
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