Be good Quote by Thomas Schlamme
“I remember running into Aaron's Sorkin office and going "The show's West Wing going to work! I know it's going to work!" And it was literally that moment: the energy, the place, the feel. I didn't know the show would be successful but I thought it was going to be good and I don't have that feeling very often. And we were rehearsing all of that not knowing who the President of the United States was!”
About This Quote
Source TV: The West Wing, 1999‑2006 (Series)
A creator's intuition and excitement can predict a project's success before external validation.
In simple terms: Excitement can foreshadow success.
Key Takeaway
Trust your gut feeling in creative work.
Themes
intuition
creativity
confidence
prediction
Mood
optimistic
anticipatory
Type
motivational
reflective
industry‑insight
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- script development
- team brainstorming
- early production phases
Key Concepts
creative intuition
project momentum
vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate genuine intuition from wishful thinking?
- When should you seek external feedback?
A Different Perspective
Excitement may be misplaced; market forces can override intuition.
