The great artist is the man who most obviously succeeds in turning his pains to advantage, in letting suffering deepens his understanding and sensibility, in growing through his pains.
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Nationality: German Type: Philosopher Born: July 1, 1921 Death: September 4, 1980 |
An Oscar means a lot of things because it's like the ultimate award for a filmmaker so it feels great. But I think you have to consider awards with some distance and not get obsessed with it. When you're creating you shouldn't think about it.
My teachers treated me as a diamond in the rough, someone who needed smoothing.

