"In Evita I wasn't really hugely involved with it. I gave a little bit of help but they needed a bit of technical help on the movie and so some of my music people went in at the end of the movie and helped out with it"
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
About this Quote
In this quote, Andrew Lloyd Webber is referring to his participation in the music movie adaptation of Evita. He mentions that he was not greatly associated with the manufacturing, however he did give some support. He discusses that his songs individuals were called in to assist with the technical elements of the motion picture. This recommends that he was not involved in the creative process of the film, yet he was still ready to assist in order to guarantee the success of the task. His involvement in the film was limited to supplying technological aid, which reveals that he was still purchased the project despite not being greatly included. This quote highlights Andrew Lloyd Webber's commitment to the success of Evita, even if his participation was restricted.
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