I've never had an allergy to the idea of commercial success. When you put a movie out and it's successful, that's great. I just wanted to get there in the right way, in a way that's not too compromising or demeaning or ugly. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp accepts commercial success as long as it is achieved without compromising integrity.
- In plain terms
- He is okay with movies making money if the process is not ugly or demeaning.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue success in a way that respects your values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much compromise is too much?
- Can you have it all?
Another view
High success often requires some level of compromise.
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