I discovered that determination matters more than connection... - Ismail Merchant

"I discovered that determination matters more than connections in cinema."

Ismail Merchant Perseverance

Film Producer Indian-British 1936–2005

More from Ismail Merchant

"Cinema is a matter of what's in the frame and what's out."

"The most important thing is to believe in yourself."

"Life is like a film; it's what you make of it."

"Love is the greatest adventure of all."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."