If you compromise what you're trying to do just a little bit, you'll end up compromising a little more the next day or the next week, and when you lift your head you're suddenly really far away from where you're trying to go.
Spike JonzeRead
Movies, they take years of my life, so I'm fortunate that I get to work in a lot of different mediums.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Spike Jonze reflects on the time and effort invested in filmmaking while appreciating his versatility as an artist.
In this quote, Spike Jonze expresses the intense dedication and duration that filmmaking demands, which can often feel like a significant sacrifice of his life’s time. However, he also acknowledges his gratitude for the opportunity to explore and work in various artistic mediums, which allows him to channel his creativity in diverse ways beyond just movies.
Themes
FilmmakingArtistic ExpressionMediumsDedicationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film festival to inspire young filmmakers.
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