I've lost all my money on these films. They are not commercial. But I'm glad to lose it this way. To have for a souvenir of my life pictures like Umberto D. and The Bicycle Thief.
Interpretation
The quote reflects the value of artistic integrity over financial success.
Vittorio De Sica emphasizes that while his films may not be commercially successful, their artistic significance and personal value to him are far more important than monetary gain. He finds solace in the emotional and cultural legacy of his work, viewing these films as treasured memories that encapsulate his experiences and contributions to cinema.
In practice
This quote could inspire filmmakers at a festival discussing the value of artistic expression.
Copy is not written. If anyone tells you ‘you write copy’, sneer at them. Copy is not written. Copy is assembled. You do not write copy, you assemble it. You are working with a series of building blocks, you are putting the building blocks together, and then you are putting them in certain structures, you are building a little city of desire for your person to come and live in.
My wish is to be known only thru my work.
You think I'm going to ask these sweet 14 year olds to ask their parents to buy a $100 ticket then run around in latex and lip sync? No way.
Reverence is fatal to literature.
I like to feel the butterflies in the stomach, I like to go home and have a restless night and wonder how I'm going to be able to accomplish this feat, get jittery. That hunger and those butterflies in the stomach are very essential for all creative people.
I wrote my first novel and my second novel in Chicago. It was the place where I became a writer. It's my favorite city.
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