Awful Quote by Woody Allen
“If I was to see any of my films now I would feel, oh god you know it's awful I could do that so much better now. Look at all the terrible things I did and all the mistakes and all the compromises and all the blunders I made, and it would be such a terrible experience for me to see them. So it's better that I put it out and move on to the next thing and make it history as quickly as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005, The New York Times
He reflects that revisiting past work feels painful because he sees many flaws, so he prefers to release and move forward quickly.
In simple terms: Seeing old work is painful; better to move on.
Key Takeaway
Release and keep creating.
Themes
self‑criticism
growth
artistic evolution
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
professional
When to use this quote
- film retrospectives
- career planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
perfectionism
creative process
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance learning from past mistakes with moving forward?
- What strategies help you let go of earlier work?
A Different Perspective
Past work can hinder future innovation if dwelt upon too long.
