Back Quote by Tony Kushner
“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.'”
About This Quote
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.
Embrace struggle as part of creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing a screenplay
- training for a role
- managing health
- balancing work and fitness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance health and creative demands?
- What strategies help you persist through hardship?
Physical limits may jeopardize health if ignored.