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“I've worked with directors who have done it too much, particularly in television, you know, 'okay we got it, let's move on, next setup.' 'Well what about, we could maybe investigate?' 'Mmm... no, let's go.'” quote by Tony Todd
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“I've worked with directors who have done it too much, particularly in television, you know, 'okay we got it, let's move on, next setup.' 'Well what about, we could maybe investigate?' 'Mmm... no, let's go.'”

Tony Todd

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast on TV Production, 2020

Directors often over‑plan, stifling spontaneous exploration and creative risk.

In simple terms: Too much planning limits creativity.

Key Takeaway

Allow room for investigation.

Themes

creativity production risk decisionmaking

Mood

frustrated reflective

Type

advice industry insight

When to use this quote

  • television set
  • team brainstorming
  • script development

Key Concepts

over‑planning creative freedom collaboration

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teams encourage curiosity without delaying schedules?
  • What processes foster constructive questioning?
A Different Perspective

Balancing structure with spontaneity can be hard.

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