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“I didn't care about that because I'm not a diplomatic person to begin with. I just went along with things and did what I wanted to do because I knew they had to shoot their 12 pages a day. And when they realized that I didn't alter the text they really didn't mind what I did.” quote by William Devane
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“I didn't care about that because I'm not a diplomatic person to begin with. I just went along with things and did what I wanted to do because I knew they had to shoot their 12 pages a day. And when they realized that I didn't alter the text they really didn't mind what I did.”

William Devane

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Source Interview: The Making of a Film, 1990s

A candid admission of indifference toward diplomatic concerns, focusing on personal autonomy and practical constraints in a production environment.

In simple terms: Prioritizing personal goals over diplomatic niceties.

Key Takeaway

Stay true to your priorities.

Themes

individualism pragmatism creative process

Mood

direct reflective

Type

professional realistic

When to use this quote

  • film set
  • creative decision‑making
  • deadline pressure

Key Concepts

autonomy production pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should diplomacy be balanced with personal goals?
  • How do deadlines shape creative choices?
A Different Perspective

May overlook collaborative benefits.

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