You know, I don't think I've ever listened to someone's commentary. Ever.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to never having listened to commentary tracks on films.
- In plain terms
- I have never listened to commentaries.
- What can you take from it?
- Some creators avoid supplementary content about their work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why avoid listening to commentary?
Another view
This may limit understanding of the creative process.
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