New York had all the iridescence of the beginning of the world.
Interpretation
This quote describes New York as a place full of newness and beauty, similar to the dawn of creation.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's quote captures the vibrant and dazzling essence of New York City, likening it to the 'beginning of the world'. The imagery of 'iridescence' suggests that the city possesses a luminous quality, reflecting the innovation and excitement that comes with fresh beginnings, reminiscent of the creativity and cultural energy that define New York.
In practice
In a speech about the allure of urban life, one might quote Fitzgerald to emphasize the transformative nature of cities.
Don't be so anxious about it,' she laughed. 'I'm not used to being loved. I wouldn't know what to do; I never got the trick of it.' She looked down at him, shy and fatigued. 'So here we are. I told you years ago that I had the makings of Cinderella.' He took her hand; she drew it back instinctively and then replaced it in his. 'Beg your pardon. Not even used to being touched. But I'm not afraid of you, if you stay quiet and don't move suddenly.
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But you can love more than just one person, can't you?
A sudden gust of rain blew over them and then another - as if small liquid clouds were bouncing along the land. Lightning entered the sea far off and the air blew full of crackling thunder. The table cloths blew around the pillars. They blew and blew and blew. The flags twisted around the red chairs like live things, the banners were ragged, the corners of the table tore off through the burbling billowing ends of the cloths.
I treat auditions like I treated my first dates. It's an opportunity to get to know a stranger and to learn from each other.
Those who create are rare; those who cannot are numerous. Therefore, the latter are stronger.
My belief of book writing is much the same as my belief as to shoemaking. The man who will work the hardest at it, and will work with the most honest purpose, will work the best.
There are different kinds of artists and very often, I'll be very frank with you, I wish I were a different kind.
I have a complex feeling about genre. I love it, but I hate it at the same time. I have the urge to make audiences thrill with the excitement of a genre, but I also try to betray and destroy the expectations placed on that genre.
My greatest debt will always be to the movie-going public of yesterday and today, without whose love and devotion I would have had no story to tell.
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