20th century Quote by Nathan Fillion
“Basically, after an ABC sitcom I did, I ended up with a holding deal with 20th Century Fox. Absolutely cool. It pays you to be unemployed. And the bigger the entity that gives you the deal, the better.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic-Con Panel, 2012
He notes that a big studio deal provides financial security while unemployed, making the idle time valuable.
In simple terms: Big studio deals give financial safety.
Leverage deals for freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- unemployment
- studio contract
- financial planning
- career decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you stay creative while idle?
- What risks come with big studio deals?
Reliance on big deals can limit creative control.