a Cloud Maker

Jim Jarmusch´s
Rule#5:

“Nothing is original.
Steal from anywhere
that resonates with inspiration
or fuels your imagination.
Devour old films, new films, music, books,
paintings, photographs, poems,
dreams, random conversations, architecture,
bridges, street signs, trees, clouds,
bodies of water, light and shadows.

Select only things to steal from that
speak directly to your soul.
If you do this, your work
(and theft) will be authentic.

Authenticity is invaluable;
originality is nonexistent.

And don’t bother concealing
your thievery—celebrate it
if you feel like it.
In any case,
always remember
what Jean-Luc Godard said:
“It’s not where you take things from—
it’s where you take them to.”

by Jim jarmusch (1953 - Now)
Film Director, Screenwriter, Actor,
Producer, Editor and Composer

(Check out his other 4 Rules)