Chapter 859

Jimmy was a straightforward person. He didn't believe in sugarcoating anything or beating around the bush. He approached everything with brutal honesty, which was naturally reflected in his work. It was no surprise that people who liked his films tended to share his no-nonsense attitude. A director's personality often seeped into their work—just like how a novelist's personality often influenced the characters they created. In the end, art mirrored the creator. "Most of you here are college students," Jimmy said into the mic. "Honestly, you probably understand better than I do why this kind of movie works. I used to be a college student, too. I've never been one to advise young people because I know y'all hate unsolicited advice. When I was making this film, I kept thinking—if all the advice people give was actually useful, this world would be perfect by now. But look around—it's ugly everywhere." The mic was passed to a young woman in the audience. "I actually have a question fo