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#  I do remember when I first read the script of the 92 In…

![“I do remember when I first read the script of the 92 In The Shade. I was in the house at Nicholas Beach, and that gang was starting to break up, and I read this terribly well-written dialogue, not figuring out that films are about structure and the thing was totally unstructured, and I thought…” quote by Margot Kidder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/339/margot-kidder-9961_beach_i-do-remember-when-i-first-read-the-scri_2451786.jpg)   [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/339/margot-kidder-9961_beach_i-do-remember-when-i-first-read-the-scri_2451786.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/339/margot-kidder-9961_beach_i-do-remember-when-i-first-read-the-scri_2451786.jpg)

> “I do remember when I first read the script of the 92 In The Shade. I was in the house at Nicholas Beach, and that gang was starting to break up, and I read this terribly well-written dialogue, not figuring out that films are about structure and the thing was totally unstructured, and I thought, "Who is this writer? God, he's great."”

[Margot Kidder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/margot-kidder/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He admired the script's structure despite its apparent chaos, recognizing the writer's talent.

**In simple terms:** Great writing shines even when it seems unstructured.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth beyond surface chaos.

Themes

creativity film writing

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

critical insightful

When to use this quote

- script analysis
- film studies
- creative writing workshops
- directing

Key Concepts

narrative structure artistic perception talent recognition

Questions to Reflect On

- What hidden structures do you notice in art?
- How does chaos reveal talent?

A Different Perspective

Not all brilliance is immediately obvious.

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