Quote by M. Night Shyamalan

The first two movies I directed failed, when I was 21 and 23, and that was the greatest thing that could have happened.

The first two movies I directed failed, when I was 21 and 23

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's initial failures in directing movies at a young age were actually beneficial rather than discouraging. It implies that these failures served as valuable learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth. The speaker realizes that these setbacks were essential for their development as a filmmaker, shaping their perspective and potentially leading to future success.

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Movies

By M. Night Shyamalan

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