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I love the Sonoma wine community. It's like Pixar - nothing competitive, only supportive. They're always rooting for you.
John Lasseter
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What this quote means

The quote highlights the importance of support and encouragement in a community.

John Lasseter expresses his admiration for the Sonoma wine community, comparing it to Pixar in terms of its collaborative spirit. He emphasizes that within this community, there is no competition, but rather a strong foundation of support where individuals uplift and encourage one another in their endeavors.

Themes

SupportCommunityCollaborationFriendshipEncouragement

In practice

Example use cases

During aToast speech at a community gathering.

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