Alice is much a focused rebellion, he's a fantastic cartoon character almost, if you like, and therefore he's still successful today-my kid, 11 years old, loves Alice Cooper.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues that specific fictional personas remain successful due to focus and broad appeal.
- In plain terms
- A focused character like Alice Cooper stays popular with kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Create focused, recognizable characters.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a character timeless?
- How do you maintain focus in your work?
Another view
Characters fail when they lose relevance regardless of focus.
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