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The quote suggests that creative work grows when there is always some risk of failure and real choices to make. Uncertainty, rather than comfort, can push a person to think more inventively.
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About Nicolas Winding Refn
Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer
Nicolas Winding Refn is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for work in contemporary cinema and for shaping films as both writer and director. His career spans directing, writing, and producing, and he has built a distinct body of film work across those roles. On this site, 100 quotes are attributed to him.
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