Happens Quote by Steven Knight
![“I always thought it would never happen. And then, it became possible. In between commissions, I wrote it as an original screenplay [Allied].” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ec/steven-knight-2205_happens_i-always-thought-it-would-never-happen-a_932011.jpg)
“I always thought it would never happen. And then, it became possible. In between commissions, I wrote it as an original screenplay [Allied].”
About This Quote
Source Film: Allied (2020) screenplay draft
Realizing a dream often follows a period of doubt and perseverance, turning imagination into reality.
In simple terms: Dreams become possible after doubt and effort.
Key Takeaway
Believe and act despite uncertainty.
Themes
hope
perseverance
achievement
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- career aspirations
- artistic projects
- personal goals
- overcoming skepticism
Key Concepts
mindset
goal setting
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- What doubts hold you back?
- How can you turn doubt into action?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require resources and timing.
![“The time came where I was able to write an original screenplay [Allied], and it would be read and noticed. I had a meeting with Brad [Pitt], just around the time that he was making World War Z. I basically told him the story and said, "This is what I want to do," and he really responded, so that…” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0e8/steven-knight-2205_able_the-time-came-where-i-was-able-to-write_1110760.jpg)
![“In 2009, Scott Rudin sent me August's [Wilson] original screenplay [Fences] and asked me what I wanted to do with it. He wanted to know if I wanted to act in it, direct it or produce it. I said, "Well, let me read it first."” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2b/denzel-washington-1345_august_in-2009-scott-rudin-sent-me-august-s-wil_1954686.jpg)
![“It just happened that we did [Fences] seven years ago on Broadway. Scott Rudin brought me August Wilson's original screenplay for it, and I realized I hadn't read the play. So I read it. Then I realized that Troy (my character) was 53 - and I was 55 at the time. I realized I better hurry up! I…” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c64/denzel-washington-1345_august_it-just-happened-that-we-did-fences-seve_1828104.jpg)
![“I've spent three hours with Snoop Dogg, talking about how he loved [Peaky Blinders series]. And David Bowie loved it. The late Leonard Cohen was a fan. It struck a chord with various people that I didn't think it would.” quote by Steven Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/026/steven-knight-2205_blinders_i-ve-spent-three-hours-with-snoop-dogg-t_379922.jpg)
