Quote by Errol Morris

A lot of the themes of my movies, the actual stories, come from tabloid stories.

A lot of the themes of my movies, the actual stories, come f

Summary

The quote suggests that the stories depicted in the movies of the speaker draw inspiration from tabloid stories. It implies that sensational and often exaggerated narratives found in tabloids serve as a source of inspiration for the speaker's cinematic creations. The quote highlights how these real-life, often scandalous stories capture the attention and curiosity of the speaker, who then incorporates similar elements and themes into their own films.

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By Errol Morris

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