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Animators can only draw from their own experiences of pain and shock and emotions.
Hayao Miyazaki
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Animators create art based on their personal experiences and emotions.

This quote by Hayao Miyazaki emphasizes the depth of creativity in animation, suggesting that true artistry stems from personal experiences, including pain and emotional turmoil. It implies that animators harness their own life experiences to create authentic and relatable stories that resonate with audiences.

Themes

AnimationArtExperienceEmotionCreativity

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about the importance of storytelling, an animator could use this quote to highlight the emotional connection in their work.

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