Famous quote by Jonathan Demme

When Silence of the Lambs did well commercially it was more than anything. My partner Ed Saxon and I were just so reliev

"When Silence of the Lambs did well commercially it was more than anything. My partner Ed Saxon and I were just so relieved that finally we had made a movie that had made some money!"

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This quote by Jonathan Demme speaks with the alleviation he and his companion Ed Saxon felt when their flick, Silence of the Lambs, was an industrial success. It recommends that both had actually experienced some financial battles in the past, which the success of this film was a significant milestone for them. It likewise indicates that both had put a great deal of initiative right into the film, and that the economic success was a validation of their hard work. The quote likewise speaks to the importance of economic success in the film industry, as well as exactly how it can be a major consider figuring out the success of a movie. It is a reminder that, while creative quality is essential, financial success is likewise a significant factor in the success of a flick.

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This quote is written / told by Jonathan Demme somewhere between February 22, 1944 and today. He/she was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.
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