In the world of musical theatre, if everyone says it's a good idea, you wonder why nobody has done it before.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that popular consensus doesn't guarantee originality or effectiveness in creative ideas.
Tim Rice's quote reflects the idea that in the realm of musical theatre, a concept that receives unanimous praise may be questioned for its originality, implying that if a good idea is so obvious that everyone recognizes it, it should have already been explored. It underscores the importance of innovation over following the crowd, advocating for individuals to think critically about the uniqueness of their contributions to the artistic world.
In practice
In a workshop on creative writing, this quote can inspire participants to pursue unique concepts rather than popular ones.
Guided only by their feeling for symmetry, simplicity, and generality, and an indefinable sense of the fitness of things, creative mathematicians now, as in the past, are inspired by the art of mathematics rather than by any prospect of ultimate usefulness.
Technique does not constitute art. Nor is it a vague, fuzzy romantic quality known as ‘beauty,’ remote from the realities of everyday life. It is the depth and intensity of an artist’s experience that are the first importance in art.
Actors can have a fair amount of hate for each other, so when another actor says, 'You did your thing,' or 'That was inspiring,' you can't really ask for more than that.
The more abstract is form, the more clear and direct its appeal.
I intend to be making films until I'm an old lady. So, if God willing I get there, I need to create a paradigm for myself where I can make it regardless of whether or not they still like what I'm making.
Perhaps creating something is nothing but an act of profound remembrance.
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