It's fascinating to watch a show develop from a script to a 22-minute comedy. I try to learn as much, and ask as many questions, as I can without being annoying.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gordon Levitt values learning from the development process without bothering others.
- In plain terms
- He learns by watching shows evolve and asking polite questions.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn actively but respect others boundaries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you learn without being annoying?
- What slows team progress?
Another view
Being overly curious can sometimes delay work.
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