I did my best work in The Mosquito Coast. I know it wasn't such a big hit, but for me it was more meaningful than anything else I'd ever done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker considers a less commercially successful film to be the most meaningful work they have done.
- In plain terms
- My best work was in a film that was not a big hit.
- What can you take from it?
- Commercial success does not define personal satisfaction in work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines success for you?
- Do you value hits or heart?
Another view
Financial success is still important for sustainability.
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