Quote by Bill Conti

In the back of your mind, when you say you want to write music for the movies, you're saying that you want a big house, a big car and a boat. If you just wanted to write music, you could live in Kansas and do it.

In the back of your mind, when you say you want to write mus

Summary

This quote suggests that some individuals who express a desire to write music for movies may be motivated more by materialistic goals, such as wealth and status, rather than a genuine passion for composing music. It implies that pursuing a career in writing music for films is often associated with the allure of a luxurious lifestyle. The quote also implies that if one's passion solely lies in creating music, they could live anywhere and still pursue their artistic pursuits, indicating that the desire for external markers of success might be overshadowing the true love for the craft itself.

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