There's that bubble of childhood that makes you innocently do anything. Then, when you get older, that pops, and you're aware of limitations and judgment and social pressures and things like that.
Pete DocterRead
It's really, always, the story and the characters that come first, and the other things are kind of dealt with in time or, in fact, driven by the story.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of storytelling lies in the narrative and its characters rather than technical details.
Pete Docter emphasizes that in the realm of storytelling, the core components are the story and the characters. These elements take precedence, while other aspects can be addressed as the narrative unfolds, highlighting the importance of a strong narrative foundation in any creative endeavor.
Themes
StorytellingCharactersNarrativeCreativeArt
In practice
Example use cases
A filmmaker might use this quote to emphasize the importance of character development in a script workshop.
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