"Just because you've made a couple movies, you've done some good movies, you've been nominated for some Academy Awards, whatever, nobody's entitled. It's a business. If they don't see it, I can think they're wrong, but I'm not entitled to a $15 million budget to make a film"
- Edward Norton
About this Quote
In this quote, actor Edward Norton is emphasizing the value of humility and hard work in the movie market. He acknowledges that while he has actually achieved success and acknowledgment through his work, he is not entitled to anything. He recognizes that the film industry is an organization and decisions are made based on what will be profitable, not always what he thinks is the best creative choice. Norton understands that even if he disagrees with a decision, he can not demand a big budget for his projects. Instead, he needs to continue to prove himself and earn opportunities through his skill and devotion.
This quote is written / told by Edward Norton somewhere between August 18, 1969 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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