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Character Quote by Tim Burton

“Working on 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' I had endless arguments, like the studio saying, 'You can't have a main character that's got no eyeballs!' 'How is anybody going to feel for somebody with just eyesockets?' You know? So, it's those kind of things that really wear you down.” quote by Tim Burton
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“Working on 'Nightmare Before Christmas,' I had endless arguments, like the studio saying, 'You can't have a main character that's got no eyeballs!' 'How is anybody going to feel for somebody with just eyesockets?' You know? So, it's those kind of things that really wear you down.”

Tim Burton

About This Quote

Source Interview: 1993, film production of The Nightmare Before Christmas

He describes endless creative arguments about a main character lacking eyes, illustrating artistic challenges.

In simple terms: He faced disputes over a character without eyes.

Key Takeaway

Persist through creative conflict.

Themes

creativity conflict animation vision

Mood

reflective determined

Type

creative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • film development
  • storyboarding
  • character design

Key Concepts

artistic integrity collaboration design constraints

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to resolve artistic disagreements?
  • When is compromise necessary?
A Different Perspective

Compromises may dilute original vision.

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