Whatever has happened in my quest for innovation has been part of my quest for immaculate reality.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that all the new and creative ideas George Lucas came up with in his work, like with the Star Wars movies, were part of his larger goal to make things as perfect and realistic as possible. Even when he was being innovative, his true aim was to make the stories and worlds he created seem completely authentic and true-to-life.
About George Lucas
George Lucas is an American filmmaker and philanthropist best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises. He founded Lucasfilm, LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX, and is considered a pioneer of the modern blockbuster film. Despite his massive success, Lucas has remained an independent filmmaker for much of his career.
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American filmmaker (born 1944)
I thought Star Wars was too wacky for the general public.
American filmmaker (born 1944)