It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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It all starts with the script: it's not worth taking myself away from my family if I don't have something I'm really passionate about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Prioritizing family and passion is essential; one should only step away from family for pursuits that truly matter.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg emphasizes the importance of balancing family life with personal passions. He suggests that any endeavor that would take him away from his family must be driven by a deep passion, indicating that both family and passion are integral to a fulfilling life.
Themes
FamilyPassionBalanceImportancePriorities
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about work-life balance.
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