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.
Steven SpielbergRead
When I was younger, all I cared about was what people thought of me and my films. Now I care less about catering, hand-serving, hand-feeding the audience. I've gotten to the point now in my life where I'm serving myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a shift from seeking external approval to prioritizing personal authenticity.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg expresses a transformation in his perspective on success and artistry. He indicates that earlier in his career, he was heavily influenced by the opinions of others regarding his work and sought to please his audience. However, with age and experience, he has come to value his own preferences and creative instincts over external validation, emphasizing the importance of self-service and personal fulfillment in his craft.
Themes
SelfAuthenticityApprovalAudienceCreativityPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about artistic integrity, a filmmaker might quote Spielberg to underscore the importance of staying true to one's vision.
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I just had a crazy, wild imagination all my life, and science fiction is the greatest outlet for me.
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I wanted to do another movie that could make us laugh and cry and feel good about the world. I wanted to do something else that could make us smile. This is a time when we need to smile more and Hollywood movies are supposed to do that for people in difficult times.
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