A film is just like a muffin. You make it. You put it on the table. One person might say, 'Oh, I don't like it'. One might say it's the best muffin ever made. One might say it's an awful muffin. It's hard for me to say. It's for me to make the muffin.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artistic creation is subjective; opinions vary widely but the creator must focus on making.
- In plain terms
- Art gets different opinions, just keep creating.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on making the work rather than pleasing everyone.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- When do you stop improving work?
Another view
Some artists seek to educate taste not just meet it.
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