"Cutting edge, breakthrough, television. That's what we want to do"
- Anthony Michael Hall
About this Quote
This quote by Anthony Michael Hall speaks with the aspiration of developing something brand-new and innovative in the television industry. He is suggesting that the goal needs to be to create something that is on the cutting edge of innovation which will be an advancement in the industry. This could suggest developing a brand-new kind of program, a new kind of format, or a brand-new kind of innovation that will change the method people enjoy television. It might also imply producing something that is completely different from anything that has been done before. Whatever it is, the objective is to create something that will be a game changer in the television market. Hall's quote is a call to action for those in the market to strive for something higher and to push the borders of what is possible.
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