Martin Scorsese likes to make films about the mob, and I happen to like to make films about food.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brown draws a parallel between Scorsese's focus on the mob and his own focus on food.
- In plain terms
- He compares his love for food films to Scorsese's love for mob films.
- What can you take from it?
- Comparing passions helps clarify personal interests.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your professional obsession?
- How do you define your niche?
Another view
The comparison simplifies the complexity of both filmmaking fields.
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