Perseverance has kept me going over the years. Things rarely happen overnight. Filmmakers should be prepared for many years of hard work. The sheer toil can be healthy and exhilarating.
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I'm not an interviewer. I have conversations.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True conversation goes beyond formal interviews, emphasizing connection and understanding.
Werner Herzog's quote highlights the distinction between traditional interviewing and engaging in meaningful conversations. It suggests that genuine dialogue fosters a deeper connection and facilitates a better understanding between individuals, as it prioritizes authenticity and the exchange of ideas over mere question-and-answer formats.
Themes
ConversationCommunicationAuthenticityConnectionDialogue
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on communication skills, this quote can illustrate the importance of connecting with others authentically.
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For a moment the feeling crept over me that my work, my vision, is going to destroy me, and for a fleeting moment I let myself take a long, hard look at myself, something I would not otherwise do--out of instinct, on principle, out of self-preservation--look at myself with objective curiosity to see whether my vision has not destroyed me already. I found it comforting to note that I was still breathing.
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Without dreams we would be cows in a field, and I don't want to live like that. I live my life or I end my life with this project.
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Coincidences always happen if you keep your mind open, while storyboards remain the instruments of cowards who do not trust in their own imagination and who are slaves of a matrix If you get used to planning your shots based solely on aesthetics, you are never that far from kitsch.
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