Why should I indulge myself and do a David Lean-ish kind of film? I could do my little Jewish Brief Encounter and disguise it - shorten the noses. But it wouldn't be as much fun as delivering my dish of insanity'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker chooses wild comedy over serious drama because it is more enjoyable.
- In plain terms
- Making fun movies is better than making serious ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose work that brings you joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What work brings you joy?
- Is fun a valid goal?
Another view
Serious art can also be fulfilling for others.
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