Reading is the unbelievably healthy way _x000D_ my attention deficit disorder medicates itself. _x000D_ Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to _x000D_ make contact with reality after a day of making things up.
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I just want to go on making movies, and some of them will be completely meaningless, except, of course, to me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the personal significance of art, regardless of its perceived value to others.
Nora Ephron expresses a sentiment about the intrinsic value of creating art, particularly movies, that may be deemed meaningless by others but hold deep personal importance to the creator. This highlights the subjective nature of art and the notion that the act of creation itself is fulfilling, irrespective of external validation.
Themes
ArtCreationMeaningMoviesPersonal
In practice
Example use cases
During a film festival, you might use this quote to introduce your latest project.
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