Adults Quote by Wes Anderson
![“And I wanted to do a movie [Moonrise Kingdom] about a childhood romance - a very powerful experience of childhood romance. About what it's like to just be blindsided, when you're in fifth grade or sixth grade, by these kinds of feelings. Along the way, I sort of mixed in some interest in "young…” quote by Wes Anderson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d89/wes-anderson-9598_adults_and-i-wanted-to-do-a-movie-moonrise-king_1805520.jpg)
“And I wanted to do a movie [Moonrise Kingdom] about a childhood romance - a very powerful experience of childhood romance. About what it's like to just be blindsided, when you're in fifth grade or sixth grade, by these kinds of feelings. Along the way, I sort of mixed in some interest in "young adult fantasy" writing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Press release for Moonrise Kingdom, 2012
Childhood romance is intense, sudden, and transformative, often feeling like a fantasy.
In simple terms: First love feels sudden and powerful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace youthful feelings.
Themes
love
childhood
fantasy
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
artistic
reflective
When to use this quote
- school life
- creative writing
- film storytelling
Key Concepts
Coming of age
emotional intensity
innocence
Questions to Reflect On
- How did your first crush shape you?
- Can childhood feelings inform adult creativity?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing youth can overlook complexities.
![“He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be art, the object of children's books is to whip the little rascals into shape.” quote by Katherine Paterson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2cf/katherine-paterson-2365_adults_he-an-earnest-young-reporter-seemed-to-s_6101.jpg)
