Quote by Emma Thompson

We've got people looking at our seamy side and our sad side a lot of the time because that's easier. It's much more difficult to make a film about happiness with lots of jokes in it.

We've got people looking at our seamy side and our sad side

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of people to focus on negativity and darker aspects of life rather than celebrating happiness. It suggests that society often finds it easier to engage with stories, movies, or discussions that explore the seamy and sad side of human experiences. The quote also implies that creating a film that revolves around happiness and humor is more challenging as it requires a different approach to storytelling. It encourages filmmakers and content creators to embrace positivity and humor as subjects of exploration in order to shift the narrative towards joy and light-heartedness.

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Happiness

By Emma Thompson

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