Again and again Quote by Philip Seymour Hoffman
“You must be really bad, because it is a puzzle. Creating anything is hard. It’s a cliché thing to say, but every time you start a job, you just don’t know anything. I mean, I can break something down, but ultimately I don’t know anything when I start work on a new movie. You start stabbing out, and you make a mistake, and it’s not right, and then you try again and again. The key is you have to commit. And that’s hard because you have to find what it is you are committing to.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Actor's Craft, 2005
Creating is daunting; beginners lack knowledge, but commitment and repeated effort lead to mastery.
In simple terms: Creation is hard; commit and keep trying.
Key Takeaway
Commit and persevere.
Themes
creativity
learning
commitment
failure
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- starting a new project
- learning a craft
- film production
Key Concepts
psychology
skill development
Questions to Reflect On
- What does commitment look like for you?
- How do you handle early failures?
A Different Perspective
self-doubt;imposter syndrome
