It crossed our minds early on that the more an audience cared - we were working before, on average, 240, live people. If you could get them caring - the more they cared, the harder they laughed.
Norman LearRead
Life is about having a good time, and it was a good time. We did some things well and some things poorly, but that was always the case.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is about enjoying experiences, regardless of their outcomes.
In this quote, Norman Lear reflects on the essence of life as being about the experiences and the enjoyment derived from them. He acknowledges that life is a mix of successes and failures, emphasizing that the overall value lies in the joy of living and the mistakes along the way are part of the journey.
Themes
LifeExperienceEnjoymentJourneySuccessFailure
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a graduation speech to remind students to enjoy their journey ahead.
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