Yes, but if you take that crap and put a star in it, then you’ve got something.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that even if something seems like it's not good or worthwhile, adding a special touch or a "star" to it can make it into something valuable. In other words, with a little bit of creativity and effort, you can turn something that seems like "crap" (or something that's not very good) into something meaningful or impressive.
About Ed Wood
Ed Wood was an eccentric American filmmaker, actor, and pulp novelist who directed several low-budget cult classic films in the 1950s, known for their campy aesthetics, technical errors, and idiosyncratic stories. His life and work were later celebrated in the acclaimed biopic ‘Ed Wood’ directed by Tim Burton.
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