I always had an eye toward the stage for the story of Hamilton's life, but I began with the idea of a concept album, the way Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were albums before they were musicals.
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Anytime you write something, you go through so many phases. You go through the 'I'm a Fraud' phase. You go through the 'I'll Never Finish' phase. And every once in a while you think, 'What if I actually have created what I set out to create, and it's received as such?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The creative process often involves self-doubt, but believing in one's work is essential for success.
This quote by Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects the common struggles faced by creators and writers as they navigate through various phases of self-doubt and uncertainty. It emphasizes that despite feelings of inadequacy and the fear of not completing their work, occasional moments of belief and hope can inspire creators to push through and ultimately achieve their goals.
Themes
CreativitySelf-DoubtWritingMotivationBelief
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming obstacles, someone might quote this to inspire aspiring writers.
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