There's no getting around it: Writing is hard, while working with young performers is nearly always a joy.
Andrew Lloyd WebberRead
Nobody ever thinks that the work they're going to do could ever be bigger than the one they do before, especially if you're lucky enough like I had to have such a huge thing as 'Phantom' was.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the challenge of surpassing previous achievements, highlighting the feeling of being fortunate in having accomplished significant work.
Andrew Lloyd Webber reflects on the difficulty of envisioning a future project that can surpass the impact or scale of a past success, particularly referencing his monumental work 'Phantom of the Opera.' The quote implies that once someone achieves something remarkable, they may struggle to believe that they can replicate or exceed that level of success in the future, and it underscores the way success can influence one's perspective on future endeavors.
Themes
SuccessAchievementFutureWorkCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech for artists who fear they cannot top their previous work.
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