Film industry Quote by Phil Robertson
““Like Alan, Jep turned his life around after overcoming the struggles of alcohol and drugs. He came to work for Duck Commander and found his niche as a videographer. He films the footage for our Duckmen videos and works with Willie on the Buck Commander videos. Jep is with us on nearly every hunt, filming the action from a distance. He knows exactly what we’re looking for in the videos and films it, downloads it, edits it, and sends it to the duplicator, who produces and distributes our DVDs. Having worked with the crew of Duck Dynasty over the last few years, I’ve noticed that most people who work in the film industry are a little bit weird. And Jep, my youngest son, is a little strange. It’s his personality-he’s easygoing, likable, and a lot more reserved than his brothers. But he’s the only one who will come up to me and give me a bear hug. He’ll just walk up and say, “Daddy, I need a hug.” The good news for Jep is that as far as the Duck Commander crowd goes, one thing is for sure: weirdos are in! We covet weirdos; they can do things we can’t because they’re so strange. You have to have two or three weirdos in your company to make it work. It’s truly been a blessing to watch Jep grow and mature and become a loving husband and father. He and his wife, Jessica, have four beautiful children.””
About This Quote
Source TV: Duck Dynasty, 2010s
A former addict turned videographer thrives by embracing his unique personality and the quirky culture of his workplace, showing that authenticity and unconventional team members can drive success.
In simple terms: Embracing quirks and past struggles leads to growth and success.
Value uniqueness and support personal transformation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film production
- family business
- personal recovery
- team building
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify and nurture unconventional talent?
- What risks exist when relying on “weirdos” for key roles?
Not all environments welcome eccentricity; some may view it as a liability.