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“That's how it always is with me: the thing that sets me down to start writing is usually not what I end up doing. Because, as much as I love genre, and I try to deliver the goods, I go off from it. I go do my own thing.” quote by Quentin Tarantino
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“That's how it always is with me: the thing that sets me down to start writing is usually not what I end up doing. Because, as much as I love genre, and I try to deliver the goods, I go off from it. I go do my own thing.”

Quentin Tarantino

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2013

Creative focus shifts when initial ideas give way to unexpected inspiration.

In simple terms: Plans change during creation.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flexibility in artistic process.

Themes

creativity discipline genre authenticity

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing a screenplay
  • novel drafting
  • music composition
  • design projects

Key Concepts

narrative theory flow state

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide when to stay the course?
  • When is it worth abandoning a plan?
A Different Perspective

Frequent changes can dilute original vision.

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