There's no getting around it: Writing is hard, while working with young performers is nearly always a joy.
Andrew Lloyd WebberRead
I'm going to take the kids away over Christmas but I don't, I've written 14 musicals now, I don't want to rush into doing something just for the sake of doing it. I want to do it when I find a story.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of quality and passion over haste in creative work.
In this quote, Andrew Lloyd Webber expresses his commitment to the art of musical creation by emphasizing that he prefers to wait for the right story rather than rushing to produce a musical. This illustrates a thoughtful approach to creativity where the focus is on finding inspiration and ensuring that the work is meaningful, rather than simply fulfilling obligations or deadlines.
Themes
CreativityMusicalsQualityStorytellingInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of artistic integrity during a panel discussion.
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