Happiness is working with Jack Lemmon.
Interpretation
True happiness often comes from enjoyable work and collaboration with great people.
In this quote, Billy Wilder expresses that working with Jack Lemmon brings him happiness, highlighting the idea that positive relationships and enjoyable work experiences can greatly influence one’s overall sense of joy. It suggests that happiness is not just a personal state but can be enhanced by the company we keep, particularly in a professional context.
In practice
In a speech at the company retreat, you could quote this to emphasize teamwork.
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Peace and rest at length have come,_x000D_ _x000D_ All the day's long toil is past;_x000D_ _x000D_ And each heart is whispering, "Home,_x000D_ _x000D_ Home at last!"
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