So we see Edward as a young man on the road and he meets a giant

“So we see Edward as a young man on the road and he meets a giant and he brings the giant to a circus where he meets a Miss Calloway. He sees the woman of his dreams and I am the only one who knows who she is.” — Danny DeVito

In these words, Danny DeVito speaks not only as an actor describing a scene, but as a storyteller revealing something far deeper — the mystery of destiny, the beauty of love discovered, and the quiet power of knowing. The quote comes from Big Fish, a film woven with myth and memory, where truth and imagination dance together like wind and flame. In this tale, Edward Bloom, a young dreamer, travels the long road of life, encountering wonders and impossible creatures — not merely for adventure’s sake, but to discover meaning. The giant, the circus, and Miss Calloway are not just characters in his journey; they are symbols of life’s vastness, of friendship, of destiny, and of the one great love that defines a man’s story.

The origin of this quote lies in DeVito’s portrayal of the circus master — a figure both comical and wise, who acts as a gatekeeper between the ordinary world and the world of wonder. In the story, the circus is not just a place of performance; it is a metaphor for the hidden order of the universe, where fates intertwine and secrets are kept until their appointed hour. When DeVito says, “I am the only one who knows who she is,” he speaks as the ancient storytellers once did — as one who holds the key to revelation, who guards the mystery until the seeker is ready. For in all great journeys, knowledge is earned, not given. The hero must prove worthy before truth unfolds.

Edward’s meeting with the giant represents the courage required to face what seems monstrous or impossible. The giant is not an enemy, but a mirror of fear — the unknown made manifest. By befriending him, Edward shows that life’s giants are not to be slain but understood. It is this act of compassion that leads him to the next chapter of his destiny: the circus, the realm of dreams, where love appears not in logic but in wonder. There, among the lights and laughter, he beholds Miss Calloway, the woman of his dreams — his soul’s recognition made flesh. Every ancient epic, from Odysseus to Dante, tells of this moment: when the hero sees, for the first time, that love is the compass guiding all his wanderings.

Yet the line that DeVito speaks — “I am the only one who knows who she is” — holds a deeper wisdom. It reminds us that the universe often knows our destiny before we do. The gods, the stars, or the unseen hands of fate carry the knowledge of our purpose long before we are ready to see it. In life, too, there are moments when others see in us what we cannot yet recognize — a teacher who glimpses our talent, a friend who perceives our calling, a mentor who knows where our heart truly belongs. Such guides, like DeVito’s ringmaster, keep the secret until we are ready to awaken.

The story of Edward Bloom mirrors the great truth that life itself is a journey of discovery, and that the most important revelations come not from seeking control, but from embracing wonder. When Edward meets love, it is not through calculation but through surrender — the same surrender that allows dreams to come alive. In our modern age, where certainty is worshiped and mystery dismissed, this tale calls us back to humility before life’s enchantment. For love, destiny, and beauty cannot be forced; they are revealed in their own time, to those who dare to walk the road with open hearts.

The lesson, then, is this: walk your path with courage, and greet the giants that block your way not with fear, but with friendship. Enter life’s circus of chaos with eyes wide open, for even amid confusion and noise, truth hides in plain sight. Trust that what is meant for you — your purpose, your love, your revelation — will appear when you are ready to see it. And when that moment comes, as it did for Edward Bloom, you will know that every step, every trial, and every strange encounter was part of the tapestry that led you there.

So let these words of Danny DeVito echo as wisdom for all who dream: the story of your life is a great mystery unfolding, and there are forces — seen and unseen — that know your destiny long before you do. Do not rush the revelation; live your story fully, with wonder and courage. For the one who walks with faith will one day find, as Edward did, that the dream he chased was not an illusion — it was the truth, waiting patiently, to be seen.