Director: I want this picture to be a commentary on modern conditions. Stark realism. The problems that confront the average man!
Studio Boss #1: But with a little sex in it.
Director: A little, but I don't want to stress it. I want this picture to be a document. I want to hold a mirror up to life. I want this to be a picture of dignity! A true canvas of the suffering of humanity!
Studio Boss #1: But with a little sex in it.
Director: [
reluctantly] With a little sex in it.
Studio Boss #2: How 'bout a nice musical?
(From
Sullivan's Travels)