Credit Quote by John Waters
“People vomitied at my movies; not because of the movie but because they were drunk. I took credit anyway.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Magazine, 1994
Audience reactions can be unpredictable; even negative responses can be claimed as success.
In simple terms: People vomited at my movies, yet I claimed credit.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all feedback as part of artistic identity.
Themes
controversy
audience reaction
artistic identity
Mood
provocative
defiant
Type
cultural
critical
When to use this quote
- film premieres
- art installations
- public performances
Key Concepts
performance art
public perception
celebrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine praise from notoriety?
- When is controversy beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Negative reactions may harm reputation if misused.
![“A while back there was this fad where a big star [would get] a producing credit and you'd ask around, and people were like, "No, they didn't produce, they just took the credit." I was flabbergasted. So when I started, people were weirded out by the fact that I was like, "How long is our prep? I'll…” quote by Charlize Theron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da5/charlize-theron-1430_asks_a-while-back-there-was-this-fad-where-a_3220254.jpg)
![“Maybe I'll just write books. I'd like to make another movie, but I don't want to go back and [do] what they want you to do, to make it for a million dollars. I did that. I don't need a lot, but I need what I used to get, and they don't give you that anymore.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/john-waters-751_book_maybe-i-ll-just-write-books-i-d-like-to_139629.jpg)
