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You know, I think I did originally have some sort of idea of maybe a Where Eagles Dare kind of mission against impossibl
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"You know, I think I did originally have some sort of idea of maybe a Where Eagles Dare kind of mission against impossible odds, but it really sort of died before I had a chance to really go anywhere with it, and then just doing the book was out of the question"

- Garth Ennis

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In this quote, Garth Ennis reviews his initial thoughts and concepts for a prospective job. He points out having an idea comparable to the motion picture "Where Eagles Dare," where a group of people start a relatively difficult objective. However, he confesses that this concept never fully developed and eventually faded away. He then discusses that the concept of writing a book based on this concept was no longer feasible. This quote showcases the imaginative procedure and how concepts can come and go, and often, they may not pertain to fulfillment. It also highlights the obstacles and constraints that artists deal with in bringing their concepts to life.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Garth Ennis somewhere between January 16, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Writer from Ireland. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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