It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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We all feel that if we have a crazy idea that might get laughed at, there's nothing wrong with seeing if there's a crazy writer out there who agrees with us and can take it to a crazy network and somehow bring something that's a little bit daft and edgy to life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's okay to explore unconventional ideas, especially when you find others who share that vision.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg emphasizes the importance of embracing outlandish or unconventional ideas. He suggests that even if these ideas seem crazy and are met with laughter, there is value in seeking out like-minded individuals who can collaborate and bring those unique concepts to fruition, potentially leading to innovative and edgy creations.
Themes
CreativityIdeasInnovationCollaborationWriting
In practice
Example use cases
During a brainstorming session to encourage unconventional thinking.
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