"I'm supposed to be the director of a television company, but I've only ever seen that company as a vehicle for making the kind of programmes we wanted to make, getting our ideas on the screen"
- Rory Bremner
About this Quote
Rory Bremner's quote recommends that he sees his role as a director of a television company as a means to an end. He sees the business as a platform to reveal his own concepts and get them on the screen. He is not motivated by the power or prestige of the position, however rather by the chance to create the type of programs he wants to make. This recommends that he is enthusiastic about his work and is driven by a desire to develop something meaningful. He is not content to merely be a figurehead, however rather wishes to use his position to make a difference. His quote reflects a commitment to his craft and a commitment to creating something of value.
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