Quote by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

The difference between life and the movies is that a script has to make sense, and life doesn't.

The difference between life and the movies is that a script

Summary

This quote highlights the fundamental disparity between movies, which follow a scripted narrative with logical coherence, and real life, which is unpredictable and often lacks clear explanations. It suggests that while movies are meticulously structured to ensure the storylines and actions make sense to audiences, life is full of randomness, inconsistencies, and illogical occurrences that cannot be neatly accounted for. In essence, it captures the inherent chaos and unpredictability of life, juxtaposing it with the structured and rational nature of storytelling in cinema.

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By Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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