As far as writing, I like watching bad movies. Nothing stops me in my tracks more than watching a great film like 'The Godfather' or 'Dog Day Afternoon' or 'The Graduate.' You watch one of those, and you never want to write again. Whereas with bad movies, it makes you think, If that counts, I certainly could write.

Summary

This quote highlights the peculiar inspiration that can arise from watching bad movies. The speaker suggests that watching exceptional films like 'The Godfather' or 'Dog Day Afternoon' can be intimidating, making them feel incapable of producing comparable work. In contrast, bad movies motivate the speaker by instilling a sense of confidence, as they believe that if these films can be considered acceptable, then they too possess the ability to create. This quote presents the idea that sometimes witnessing what not to do can be just as inspiring as witnessing greatness.

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