Every day of my life since I finished My Own Private Idaho, at some point in the day, I find the conversation somehow goes back to that film, because it was just such a great experience. I just start getting all joyous and start babbling about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker frequently recalls and enjoys talking about a specific meaningful film experience from their past.
- In plain terms
- I often talk about the great experience of working on that film.
- What can you take from it?
- Positive creative experiences stay with you and bring joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What work do you look back on?
- Does past success inspire you?
Another view
Focusing too much on the past can limit new work.
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