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Theres got to be something that you can do that will not just be a nice honor to the play, or the book, or the movie you
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"There's got to be something that you can do that will not just be a nice honor to the play, or the book, or the movie you're dealing with, but some aspect that maybe can explore something that the play couldn't do"

- William Bolcom

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This quote by William Bolcom is motivating artists to believe outside the box when developing adaptations of existing works. He is recommending that rather of simply honoring the original work, artists should aim to check out something that the original work might not. This could be done by adding a new viewpoint, checking out a various theme, or introducing a brand-new character. Bolcom is suggesting that artists should utilize their imagination to develop something new and unique, rather than simply replicating the initial work. By doing this, artists can create something that is both respectful of the original work and adds something new to the discussion. This quote is a suggestion that art has to do with pushing borders and checking out new ideas, which adjustments ought to be viewed as a chance to do just that.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Bolcom somewhere between May 26, 1938 and today. He/she was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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