Football is mesmerizing, because it's a figurative war. You go in one direction till you get there, but you get there as a team, not as an individual. Players bond whether they're black or white, much as soldiers do.
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You do the best job you can. You take it step by step. It's hard enough to make a movie. If it works, that's great. If it means something beyond the moment to somebody, they can take it and it lasts through the years, we'll see.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of doing one's best and taking things gradually, especially in creative endeavors.
Oliver Stone highlights the challenges of the filmmaking process and encourages artists to focus on their craft step by step. He suggests that while the effort put into creating a film is significant, its lasting impact on audiences is what truly matters, as it may resonate long after its release.
Themes
FilmmakingCreativityEffortImpactArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to aspiring filmmakers, one could use this quote to encourage them to embrace the challenges of their craft.
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