Good company Quote by Raymond Chandler
“That's one thing I like about Hollywood. The writer is there revealed in his ultimate corruption. He asks no praise, because his praise comes to him in the form of a salary check. In Hollywood the average writer is not young, not honest, not brave, and a bit overdressed. But he is darn good company, which book writers as a rule are not. He is better than what he writes. Most book writers are not as good.”
About This Quote
Hollywood writers are depicted as morally compromised yet socially adept, contrasting with book writers who lack the same charisma despite literary talent.
In simple terms: Hollywood writers: corrupt but charming; book writers: talented but socially awkward.
Key Takeaway
Industry culture shapes personal perception.
Themes
industry satire
authorial identity
social dynamics
creative authenticity
cultural critique
Mood
wry
cynical
observational
Type
satire
observation
cultural critique
When to use this quote
- film scriptwriting
- publishing
- career counseling
- creative workshops
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Hollywood
writer
salary
corruption
personality
Practical Applications
- film industry hiring
- literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does environment influence a writer's self-image?
- Can charisma outweigh literary skill?
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