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“My back went out and I gained 40 pounds while sweating over 'Perestroika.' It was incredibly hard, the hardest thing I had to do before the screenplay to 'Lincoln.'” quote by Tony Kushner
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“My back went out and I gained 40 pounds while sweating over 'Perestroika.' It was incredibly hard, the hardest thing I had to do before the screenplay to 'Lincoln.'”

Tony Kushner

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Source Interview: Discussing 'Lincoln' screenplay, 2012

Physical and creative strain can coexist, yet perseverance fuels artistic achievement.

In simple terms: Hard work and pain can lead to success.

Key Takeaway

Embrace struggle as part of creation.

Themes

perseverance creative process physical health

Mood

determined introspective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • writing a screenplay
  • training for a role
  • managing health
  • balancing work and fitness

Key Concepts

resilience artistic dedication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance health and creative demands?
  • What strategies help you persist through hardship?
A Different Perspective

Physical limits may jeopardize health if ignored.

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