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I met a hustler at a dinner party. He had been invited because I was looking for an adviser to help me with the street s
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"I met a hustler at a dinner party. He had been invited because I was looking for an adviser to help me with the street scenes. So we put him on the film"

- John Schlesinger

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John Schlesinger's quote speaks to the power of networking as well as the relevance of having the right individuals in the right locations. The hustler he fulfilled at the supper celebration was welcomed due to the fact that Schlesinger was trying to find a consultant to assist him with the road scenes in his film. This reveals that Schlesinger agreed to take a chance on somebody he really did not know, and also it paid off. The hustler had the ability to provide important understanding as well as guidance that aided Schlesinger develop an effective movie. This quote also speaks with the significance of having a diverse network of individuals who can offer different point of views and also advice. By having a wide variety of get in touches with, Schlesinger had the ability to discover the perfect individual to help him with his job.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by John Schlesinger between February 16, 1925 and July 25, 2003. He/she was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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