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Audience Quote by Laurence Fishburne

“I don't necessarily go out and try to do something that's going to be just something that will please the audience. I'm not interested in doing something where I get the most people to come see the movie at the same time and they get the biggest explosion. I'm not interested in that.” quote by Laurence Fishburne
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“I don't necessarily go out and try to do something that's going to be just something that will please the audience. I'm not interested in doing something where I get the most people to come see the movie at the same time and they get the biggest explosion. I'm not interested in that.”

Laurence Fishburne

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 2018

The speaker rejects creating work solely for mass appeal or spectacle, valuing artistic integrity over commercial success.

In simple terms: Art over audience numbers.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize meaningful creation.

Themes

art integrity creativity industry values

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • theatre
  • writing workshops

Key Concepts

artistic authenticity creative risk audience expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What compromises does one face for art?
  • How can integrity survive market demands?
A Different Perspective

Commercial pressure can limit innovation.

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