People have to start talking to know more about other cultures and to understand each other.
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Basically, you make another movie, and another, and hopefully you feel good about every picture you make. And you say, 'My name is on that. I did that. It's OK.' But don't get me wrong, I still get excited by it all. That, I hope, will never disappear.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating art should bring personal satisfaction and excitement.
This quote by Martin Scorsese reflects the journey of a filmmaker who finds joy and fulfillment in the process of making movies. He emphasizes the importance of feeling good about one's work and maintaining the excitement that comes with creativity, suggesting that pride in one's achievements is crucial for artistic integrity.
Themes
ArtCreativityFilmmakingPassionSatisfactionPrideExcitement
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film festival, to inspire young filmmakers about the importance of loving their craft.
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