I wrote a script and gave it to a guy that reads scripts. And he read it and said he really likes it, but he thinks I need to rewrite it. I said, 'Fuck that, I'll just make a copy.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hedberg reacts to script feedback with absurd defiance, suggesting he'll just duplicate the script instead of rewriting it.
- In plain terms
- When told to rewrite something, he chooses to copy it instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes defying criticism leads to a simpler, if nonsensical, solution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is defiance productive?
- How do you handle criticism?
Another view
Ignoring feedback can prevent improvement.
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