Again Quote by Ridley Scott
“When you're in the editing room, the dangerous thing is that it becomes like telling a joke again and again and again. Eventually, the joke starts to not be funny. So you have to be careful that you're not throwing the baby out with the bath water.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaking Insights, 2018
Repeatedly revising work can strip its original spark; balance refinement with preserving core humor.
In simple terms: Too much editing kills jokes.
Edit wisely, keep the heart.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film editing
- writing
- stand‑up comedy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How many revisions are too many?
- What signs show a joke has lost its edge?
Risk of losing authenticity through over‑editing.