Welcome to All Day Dreaming 🟡 Radio 🎧 Ep2, 45min of hand-picked music specifically curated for creative flow.
Werner Herzog, one of my heroes and one of the greatest filmmakers alive today, turned 80 yesterday. Throughout today’s show, I’ll be sharing some of his 24 life lessons from his book, “Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed”.
24 Life Lessons from “Werner Herzog: A Guide for the Perplexed”…
Always take the initiative.
There is nothing wrong with spending a night in jail if it means getting the shot you need.
Send out all your dogs and one might return with prey.
Never wallow in your troubles; despair must be kept private and brief.
Learn to live with your mistakes.
Expand your knowledge and understanding of music and literature, old and modern.
That roll of unexposed celluloid you have in your hand might be the last in existence, so do something impressive with it.
There is never an excuse not to finish a film.
Carry bolt cutters everywhere.
Thwart institutional cowardice.
Ask for forgiveness, not permission.
Take your fate into your own hands.
Learn to read the inner essence of a landscape.
Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory.
Walk straight ahead, never detour.
Maneuver and mislead, but always deliver.
Don’t be fearful of rejection.
Develop your own voice.
Day one is the point of no return.
A badge of honor is to fail a film theory class.
Chance is the lifeblood of cinema.
Guerrilla tactics are best.
Take revenge if need be.
Get used to the bear behind you.
—Hyla
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