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It's essential to not try to copy the people who influenced you.
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The quote says that influences can help shape your ideas, but they should not become models you imitate exactly. “Not try to copy” means developing your own way of thinking or creating instead of reproducing someone else’s style. Influence is useful when it guides you without replacing your individuality.
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- Festival de Cannes
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