Jennifer Burns

Yeah, so The Fountainhead is this story of a struggling architect, Howard Rourke, and she kind of follows his life and his career. And the message is really, it's a version of to thine own self be true, right? And Rourke's designs are to avant-garde, right? Nobody appreciates him, and he just keeps doing what he wants to do and is just focused on his own visions, his own genius.

Yeah, so The Fountainhead is this story of a struggling architect, Howard Rourke, and she kind of follows his life and his career. And the message is really, it's a version of to thine own self be true, right? And Rourke's designs are to avant-garde, right? Nobody appreciates him, and he just keeps doing what he wants to do and is just focused on his own visions, his own genius.

Yeah, so The Fountainhead is this story of a struggling architect, Howard Rourke, and she kind of follows his life and his career. And the message is really, it's a version of to thine own self be true, right? And Rourke's designs are to avant-garde, right? Nobody appreciates him, and he just keeps doing what he wants to do and is just focused on his own visions, his own genius.

I think that's been really inspiring to kind of creators of all types. I think it's fairly unrealistic as a portrait of human achievement, but it's an aspirational idea. I mean, one phrase that comes to mind is there's a character, I forget which one, who says, is in some sort of adversarial relationship with Howard Rourke and says something to him like, well, Mr. Rourke, what do you think of me?

I think that's been really inspiring to kind of creators of all types. I think it's fairly unrealistic as a portrait of human achievement, but it's an aspirational idea. I mean, one phrase that comes to mind is there's a character, I forget which one, who says, is in some sort of adversarial relationship with Howard Rourke and says something to him like, well, Mr. Rourke, what do you think of me?

I think that's been really inspiring to kind of creators of all types. I think it's fairly unrealistic as a portrait of human achievement, but it's an aspirational idea. I mean, one phrase that comes to mind is there's a character, I forget which one, who says, is in some sort of adversarial relationship with Howard Rourke and says something to him like, well, Mr. Rourke, what do you think of me?

And Rourke says, I don't think of you. You know, and that to Rand was the ideal. You're not thinking of other people. You're an island unto yourself. You know, you're focused on your own goals, your own capacities, and you're not doing it to impress other people or to be better than other people or to dominate other people. You're doing it because you're expressing your inner self

And Rourke says, I don't think of you. You know, and that to Rand was the ideal. You're not thinking of other people. You're an island unto yourself. You know, you're focused on your own goals, your own capacities, and you're not doing it to impress other people or to be better than other people or to dominate other people. You're doing it because you're expressing your inner self

And Rourke says, I don't think of you. You know, and that to Rand was the ideal. You're not thinking of other people. You're an island unto yourself. You know, you're focused on your own goals, your own capacities, and you're not doing it to impress other people or to be better than other people or to dominate other people. You're doing it because you're expressing your inner self

your inner soul in a way. So that has been very captivating to so many. And The Fountainhead is one of those books we talked about that causes, you know, people read it and they make changes in their life or they feel called to their higher self.

your inner soul in a way. So that has been very captivating to so many. And The Fountainhead is one of those books we talked about that causes, you know, people read it and they make changes in their life or they feel called to their higher self.

your inner soul in a way. So that has been very captivating to so many. And The Fountainhead is one of those books we talked about that causes, you know, people read it and they make changes in their life or they feel called to their higher self.

Yes. I mean, you know, Rand's coming from communist Russia, but it has a bit of the don't mess with Texas flavor. You know, I might say that really resonates with this idea of anyone who's felt like they're fighting the powers that be. Yeah, it's interesting. I thought you might be going to a quote where he says something like I. I inherit no tradition. You know, I stand at the beginning of one.

Yes. I mean, you know, Rand's coming from communist Russia, but it has a bit of the don't mess with Texas flavor. You know, I might say that really resonates with this idea of anyone who's felt like they're fighting the powers that be. Yeah, it's interesting. I thought you might be going to a quote where he says something like I. I inherit no tradition. You know, I stand at the beginning of one.

Yes. I mean, you know, Rand's coming from communist Russia, but it has a bit of the don't mess with Texas flavor. You know, I might say that really resonates with this idea of anyone who's felt like they're fighting the powers that be. Yeah, it's interesting. I thought you might be going to a quote where he says something like I. I inherit no tradition. You know, I stand at the beginning of one.

And I really think Rand's thinking about herself, you know, when she says that, that she inherits nothing. She stands at the start. But, you know, The Fountainhead comes out in the middle of World War II, and it's not expected. Rand is an unknown writer. This is kind of a strange book. It's, you know, classic story. It's turned down by 12 publishers before one takes a chance on it.

And I really think Rand's thinking about herself, you know, when she says that, that she inherits nothing. She stands at the start. But, you know, The Fountainhead comes out in the middle of World War II, and it's not expected. Rand is an unknown writer. This is kind of a strange book. It's, you know, classic story. It's turned down by 12 publishers before one takes a chance on it.

And I really think Rand's thinking about herself, you know, when she says that, that she inherits nothing. She stands at the start. But, you know, The Fountainhead comes out in the middle of World War II, and it's not expected. Rand is an unknown writer. This is kind of a strange book. It's, you know, classic story. It's turned down by 12 publishers before one takes a chance on it.

And Rand really loved this story. The editor who read it said this book is great. And his boss said, no. And he said, if you don't take this book, I'm quitting. And so she idolized him for doing that. So they print it, and it becomes a bestseller just through word of mouth. So it's not advertised. It gets one good book review, but people tell each other how much they like this book.

And Rand really loved this story. The editor who read it said this book is great. And his boss said, no. And he said, if you don't take this book, I'm quitting. And so she idolized him for doing that. So they print it, and it becomes a bestseller just through word of mouth. So it's not advertised. It gets one good book review, but people tell each other how much they like this book.