I'm always drawn to stories that people don't know about, particularly when they're inside of a story that everyone knows about.
Robert RedfordRead
When I started, I was an artist; I wanted to be an artist. I became an actor almost by accident. I acted for fifteen years and tried to produce. I looked for stories that were the story beneath the story that you thought you knew, like 'The Candidate'.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the journey of Robert Redford from artist to actor, emphasizing the pursuit of deeper narratives in storytelling.
Robert Redford expresses how his initial aspiration was to be an artist, with his transition into acting being unplanned. He highlights his dedication to uncovering the deeper meanings in stories, suggesting that what is often perceived on the surface only scratches the surface of more profound narratives waiting to be explored, as exemplified by his work in projects like 'The Candidate'.
Themes
ArtistActingStoriesNarrativeArtistryJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about pursuing creativity in multiple forms, this quote could inspire artists to explore different mediums.
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