Actor and director Zach Braff, who has starred in movies like "Garden State" and television series like "Scrubs," frequently uses interviews and social media to share his thoughts about the entertainment business. His well-known observations include the fact that many people have a movie idea they think would be a great movie or know someone who should be involved in their project, even though that person may not be the best fit objectively.

Imagine entering a busy marketplace where everyone is carrying a basket full of ideas they believe to be valuable. People are frequently seen in this market sharing their unique treasures with excitement and attempting to persuade others that their idea is the best one to wager on. Similar to this, Zach Braff notes that it's common for filmmakers to have a particular idea or vision that they think has the potential to become a masterpiece.

Furthermore, filmmakers frequently find themselves being suggested to work with someone by well-meaning people, much like you might run into friends or family who insist you visit a particular stall because they have heard positive things about its products. According to Braff's metaphor, this cousin stands for a person or idea that some believe would be ideal for your project but may not necessarily share your vision or objectives.

Braff's observation emphasizes how we all have a propensity to spread and advocate our ideas without really thinking about how they fit into a larger scheme of things. It also discusses the value of discernment in the creative industries, where passion can occasionally impair judgment when selecting partners or concepts.