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“I try to write 'and it's all very funny' after each scene description so that the reader can imagine the movie in their head.” quote by Noah Baumbach
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“I try to write 'and it's all very funny' after each scene description so that the reader can imagine the movie in their head.”

Noah Baumbach

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2018

Adding humor after scene descriptions helps readers visualize the story as a film in their mind.

In simple terms: Use humor to aid imagination.

Key Takeaway

Blend comedy with description.

Themes

writing creativity visualization

Mood

playful insightful

Type

creative instructional

When to use this quote

  • screenwriting
  • novel drafting
  • storyboarding

Key Concepts

humor cinematic technique

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does comedy affect narrative pacing?
  • When is humor most effective in description?
A Different Perspective

Humor may distract from serious tone.

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