Better Quote by Robert Ben Garant
“There were guys in 'The State' who would take one script and rewrite it and rewrite it and rewrite it and fight for it for a whole season, and after a couple of seasons, you realized that doesn't work. You have to just be willing to throw something away, no matter how good it is, and write a better joke.”
About This Quote
Creative work thrives on iteration and willingness to discard even strong material to achieve stronger results.
In simple terms: Iterate, discard, improve.
Key Takeaway
Embrace ruthless editing.
Themes
creativity
iteration
perfectionism
collaboration
risk-taking
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
advice
observation
When to use this quote
- TV writers' rooms
- stand‑up development
- ad‑agency brainstorming
Key Concepts
scriptwriting
comedy
production cycles
Practical Applications
- refine jokes
- optimize scripts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does polishing become over‑editing?
- How can teams decide what to discard?
