Quote by David Lynch

The business side of film has goofed up so many things, but even that's changing. It happened to the music industry and now it's happening to the film studios. It's crazy what's going on. But artists should have control of their work especially if, as I always say, you never turn down a good idea and never take a bad idea.

The business side of film has goofed up so many things, but

Summary

This quote highlights the changing dynamics in the film industry, analogous to what occurred in the music industry. It acknowledges that the business side of film has made mistakes but emphasizes that things are shifting. The speaker believes that artists should have control over their work, implying that successful projects come from the ability to recognize and pursue good ideas while avoiding bad ones. Overall, the quote reinforces the idea of empowering artists and suggests that the film industry is undergoing a transformative period.

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By David Lynch

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