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If I'm gonna spend however long it takes to make a movie, give up 14 hours a day for however many weeks or months, then it's very important for me to know that I'm working with people who I respect and enjoy and that we're going for something together.
Brad Pitt
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What this quote means

Collaboration in creativity is vital for meaningful work.

In this quote, Brad Pitt emphasizes the importance of working with individuals you respect and enjoy while dedicating significant time to a creative project, such as making a movie. The essence is that collaboration and mutual respect can lead to a richer and more fulfilling artistic experience.

Themes

CollaborationRespectTeamworkCreativityEnjoyment

In practice

Example use cases

During a film festival, to express the importance of teamwork in filmmaking.

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