I've heard that perfection is the enemy of the good. As a writer I try too hard to be perfect; failing is the real teacher, not perfection. I'm never going to get a story right, right out of the box. Every story needs editing, I'll always have an "aha!" moment the day after writing a scene. It's okay to just be good; what's more important is the audience like my work.
@oriondavidtorres17594 ай бұрын
All my jazz lover fellas who came from Berlioz 2:24 "Something Will Happen" 🥺
@MarkowskyArt4 жыл бұрын
2:13 “It’s only risky if it’s not risky.” 👌😎
@woodsmanagement62983 жыл бұрын
Elaborate please what he meant break it down for me
@MarkowskyArt3 жыл бұрын
@@woodsmanagement6298 In other words, you’re unlikely to succeed if you don’t take a chance. If you hide under the covers; never leave the comfort of your home; never take a risk of going out into the world, you risk letting life pass you by.
@BbGun-lw5vi3 жыл бұрын
@@woodsmanagement6298 Risks pay off because they lead to greatness or at the very least learning something new. By not taking risks you will stay where you are. And doing that is what’s actually truly risky.
@jaym35663 жыл бұрын
@@woodsmanagement6298 I think he meant if it's not risky, then you aren't pushing yourself creatively. Which for an artist is death. And that is the ultimate risk for an artist.
@DanielLehmannMusic4 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure listening to some Willem Dafoe.
@janey05134 жыл бұрын
He's done 129 films: To live and die in LA, Platoon, Boondock Saints, Last temptation of Christ, Mississippi burning, Born on the fourth of July, Shadow of the vampire, My Hindu friend, Florida project, The Lighthouse, Motherless Brooklyn just to mention a few. I LOVE his work! So extremely gifted, talented and versatile. Why has this man not won an Oscar!? Looking forward to seeing the films to come. 💖
@enatp64484 жыл бұрын
His scene in Platoon was probably one of the most powerful scenes I've experienced. Running towards the chopper...
@janey05134 жыл бұрын
Iconic Riveting Powerful Moving! Oscar worthy‼️
@TimNelson4 жыл бұрын
Smartest creative advice I've been treated to in years -- as someone in the creative business for 40 years. Bravo.
@willmerwin22266 ай бұрын
here from the berlioz song
@aimielisa4 жыл бұрын
"Not worry and be free." ❤️
@calderlevine74894 жыл бұрын
"Try again. Fail again. Fail better" - Samuel Beckett
@wideawake56303 жыл бұрын
So true. The most empowering thing that could happen to me as a singer was to crash and burn No one stopped loving me. Performance opportunities still came. The world kept spinning.I was more relaxed and therefore sang better after that.
@AntoniTolwinski4 жыл бұрын
I've re-watched this clip far too many times - I say that as if too much of a good thing can eventually become bad... which tends to be true, but certainly not in this case. These words of genuine, heartfelt wisdom that actively help me overcome my very specific struggles, guide me down the right track every time I hear them. I tend to re-watch this clip whenever I'm feeling particularly beaten down despite wanting to continue... and wonderful people who actually understand the depth of their artistry, such as Willem Dafoe or Philip Seymour Hoffman, always guide me down the right track to continue nevertheless. I'm truly thankful for this, and of course them.
@JJONNYREPPАй бұрын
Willem Dafoe: Abandon Perfection, Try to Fail 0719am 24.10.24 try fucking things up to garner a reaction from the co-star to see how they flail on the ropes and attempt to pull you round and save the scene.... th interviwer was somewhat akin to an acid head who was wayout there just agreeing to anythign said as though it was the key to the universe and everything,... yeah, man....
@pattithompsett95404 жыл бұрын
you dont see it very much in his acting but what a great smile
@RenegadeShepard694 жыл бұрын
The Supporting Actor of the Year for The Lighthouse to me. Great great Actor. Thank you so much.
@discokev1003 жыл бұрын
I watched the whole interview late one evening - I was going to bed but then this came on. It’s impossible not to listen to this man. He radiates wisdom
@ZeroComplaints3 жыл бұрын
That little eyebrow raise at 1:15 though
@zovalentine73054 жыл бұрын
No such thing as failure. Only mis-takes🎬
@adi92964 жыл бұрын
What an interesting perspective. Really needed to hear this as my career is at scary crossroads.
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@zakaigerald59853 жыл бұрын
@Joshua Israel instablaster =)
@joshuaisrael71763 жыл бұрын
@Zakai Gerald I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im in the hacking process now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@joshuaisrael71763 жыл бұрын
@Zakai Gerald it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out :D
@zakaigerald59853 жыл бұрын
@Joshua Israel Happy to help :)
@jimwoodswrites2 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video over and over and over. It's so honest and true. Actually trying to fail is freeing and a great way to move forward. Thanks to Willem for his amazing insights here.
@spookmineer4 жыл бұрын
I had my subwoofer on while listening to this, and my wife tells me to repeat the clip. If you play this underwater, whales will be able to hear it on the other side. Willem, you're great!
@alex05894 жыл бұрын
i have no sub, bass is turned all the way down and my 10 inch speakers sound like fkg Smaug is in here. This show is mixed for ipad speakers or something.
@Davearmstrong424 жыл бұрын
Willem... I have loved your career and you have meant so much in my life but even more so, I love to see the wisdom of time in your approach. Thank you again!
@zovalentine73054 жыл бұрын
22 July 2020 Happy Birthday Willem Dafoe⚘
@enatp64484 жыл бұрын
Oh...! I'm putting that statement on my bathroom mirror. That's seriously good stuff!
@jessicam.34383 жыл бұрын
This channel's such a gift.
@brucelee49963 жыл бұрын
When I first saw Willem in "Live and Die in LA."... I knew he was going to be one of my favorites. 🏆🏆🏆
@AnaVerona_4 жыл бұрын
Willem is amazing.
@kiranh84723 жыл бұрын
The insight is tremendous! One of my favorite actors of all time!
@TimMaloneyNMactor3 жыл бұрын
Lit up like a Zen Master , or a Child on Christmas Morning . Love this guy .
@hockeylax01155 ай бұрын
Did anybody else think they recognized his voice in the Berlioz song and look for this interview? I knew it was him. Surprised he didn’t get a credit.
@SetInStoneNow2 жыл бұрын
This guy is so unique. Fascinating to watch and listen to.
@finnv54595 ай бұрын
I swear I tought I was going crazy hearing his voice in the Berlioz song
@saturatedcranium4 жыл бұрын
his voice is soothing
@JoeyAriemma3 жыл бұрын
This is critical. Thank you for this channel.
@gillyarchtop10 ай бұрын
I swear by heaven and earth, this is the secret sauce to free yourself into writing original, creative and original stuff.
@djando4 жыл бұрын
Wise words
@enatp64482 жыл бұрын
Relisten to this often.
@arduh4 жыл бұрын
its only risky if its not risky, man thats a great sentence
@danisteep9570 Жыл бұрын
pro tipp: listen to the interview with good headphones and some bass boost. He will make your f*king head explode.
@ph-vf5hx4 жыл бұрын
This is so good
@SamrudhVNayak4 жыл бұрын
Just wow.
@YettiMCFB4 жыл бұрын
How has he never been casted to play The Joker
@Panos__P4 жыл бұрын
Yes!🙏 He should have!
@mrjoker7364 жыл бұрын
I Know His Voice and Laugh Perfect...
@samanthab19233 жыл бұрын
He gives me more of a Riddler vibe.
@NoYoutubeName13 жыл бұрын
Maybe he never auditioned for it, maybe he wouldn’t want to accept the role. You make all actors sound like slaves with your line... Williem Defoe is big enough to have some choice in his career. You should research some of the roles that some actors have turned down even when they know it would give them a lot of money and attention.
@malafakka85303 жыл бұрын
Because there are only so many opportunities to play the Joker and not everyone will get the offer? Maybe he doesn't care? But yes, if a good script were offered to him I'd like to see him as the Joker.
@minafaith28023 жыл бұрын
"...you know you'll survive things." ^^^^
@samdeane50034 жыл бұрын
Wisdom. 😎
@amazingcezo3 жыл бұрын
Wise man.
@BecomeConsciousNow4 жыл бұрын
He's right
@azileeee6 ай бұрын
something will happen.
@ofentse_tshiloАй бұрын
When I heard Berlioz song “Something Will Happen” and I heard a familiar voice saying “Something Will Happen” and I just knew it had to be Willem.D. And that’s what lead me here
@stevec47023 жыл бұрын
You know, I'm something of a failure myself.
@JupGem4 жыл бұрын
Fucking Perfect 👌🏼 only Willem could put this so ....on Point. He’s a brilliant actor.
@nicluciano464710 ай бұрын
my subwoofer is bumpin right now
@hinazuke4 жыл бұрын
He’ll always be Gill from Finding Nemo for me...
@danielcarlin26994 жыл бұрын
Damn. That was Beautiful
@mehjaasoa62452 жыл бұрын
I can't seem to find the full episode, any help?
@zovalentine73054 жыл бұрын
Boondock saint⚘💖⚘
@Rob-eg8qc4 жыл бұрын
If you can't manage failure you won't learn and achieve what you want.
@PranavBhasin3 ай бұрын
'something will happen' by berlioz
@harrisonhaine11993 жыл бұрын
I want Willem Dafoe to be my dad
@cinemapilgrim45353 жыл бұрын
Wow!!
@Gary-qp1sf2 жыл бұрын
You know, I’m something of a failure myself
@JJONNYREPPАй бұрын
Willem Dafoe: Abandon Perfection, Try to Fail 0717am 24.10.24 i wouldnt even attempt to achieve either......
@cluesblues72 ай бұрын
God bless Berlioz
@artivism40684 жыл бұрын
I love this man. A real thespian. A real humble New Yorker. I hope he sees the truth about the plandemic.
@TubenIt834 жыл бұрын
In film, the best take will be used, therefore the risk is minimized.
@NoYoutubeName13 жыл бұрын
Some directors will only do take. Whether that’s just because of the directors way of doing things or because of budget / time / scheduling reasons it’s very common for directors to do only one or two takes. Maybe less so in Hollywood, I don’t know. But TV shows have an even tighter schedule with many scenes and shots to pack into just one day and they often can’t go over time for the allocated shooting weeks for the tv season or movie. And things like losing daylight is a common problem too.
@NoYoutubeName13 жыл бұрын
I meant, some directors will only do *a single* take for each shot
@reelscreenwriting89404 жыл бұрын
Will always be green goblin
@WTMarx3 жыл бұрын
Do the scene poorly. What an exercise. Ah HA! I'm ready.
@jammer36184 жыл бұрын
Great actor but showing real wear and tear
@jevincox1663 ай бұрын
Post a full fucking interview for once. Jesus
@jevincox1663 ай бұрын
God i HATE streaming now. Just to watch 1 interview i have to subscribe to your site. Taken off netflix etc. STUPID !!!!!
@dlg54854 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ himself
@mikevanderheiden4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs down for failures sake.
@SenorToucan4 жыл бұрын
an uncensored F-bomb on off camera?
@memezyyyyyyyyyy4 жыл бұрын
Did that hurt your 4-year old ears? 😥
@BG-pg5tu4 жыл бұрын
@@memezyyyyyyyyyy it hurt my three year old's ears. Watching at home these days after all.
@memezyyyyyyyyyy4 жыл бұрын
@@BG-pg5tu Aww I'm sure it can walk it off
@moisesenrique32412 жыл бұрын
Beautiful expression of humanity, horrible interviewer.