I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.
Frank MillerRead
Hell's waking up every goddamn day and not even knowing why you're here.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life without purpose can feel empty and frustrating.
This quote by Frank Miller emphasizes the struggle of existing without a clear sense of purpose or direction. It conveys the frustration of waking up each day feeling lost and questioning one's existence, highlighting the importance of finding meaning in life to avoid this emotional turmoil.
Themes
PurposeLifeExistenceDirectionFrustration
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about finding one's passion.
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As a cartoonist, I'm a caricaturist. First you find out what somebody really looks like, and then you find out what they 'really' look like.
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The larger-than-life thing is definitely what I'm after. I've always drawn dark stories. Occasionally, I'll try a perfect hero, but it's a real stretch for me. I like 'em warts and all, and obsessive and weird.
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Comic-book pages are vertical, and movie screens are relentlessly horizontal. But it's all the same form. We use different tools, but we get the job done. I'm completely in love with CGI. It's great for conveying a cartoonist's sense of reality.
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You can't have virtue without sin. What I'm after is having my characters' virtues defined by how they operate in a very sinful environment. That's how you test people.
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