Posted by surlyduck_uk at 195.195.246.100 on December 20, 1999 at 11:38:29:
Kevin Smith would have you believe that all that stands between you and him is a little bit of luck and timing. It's a nice thing to say and for many a year I've followed the same philosophy. I had the ideas, the witty dialogue and spoonfuls of time on my hands and so embarked on a quest to be the new Spike Lee, the new David Lynch or indeed the new Kevin Smith. The only thing that seperated me from these heroes was a bit of luck and a bit of timing...well no, not really. After seeing Dogma (at the British Preview screening) I came to realise that the difference between myself and Kevin was not luck but something far more tangible..Hard Work. The secret to Kevins films is that they make you think that you can do it, or maybe even that it's easy to do. I'm sure there are enough of you at this time writing the next great indie hit and I wish you well, but for me, I've realised (after seeing Dogma) that I can have all the talent in the world but without the dedication to put in the hours (and my god how much time must Kevin spend locked away in a room working so so hard writing material so that we can spend but a few hours watching it) I'm not going to do it. I've decided that there's nothing wrong with simply being a consumer, I'm taking the pressure of myself to create. There is some quote that I can't quite remember about success being 90% hard work and 10% talent..It's true. Luckly for us Kevin has 100% of both..I wasn't born to be a hard worker and no matter how hard I might try I can't break my mould..so I'm just going to accept it and spend my time appreciating the work of people like Kevin...obviously one of the hardest working men in the business. Cheers Kev.
Bruce