Good generals select intelligent officers, thoughtful advisors, and brave subordinates. They oversee their troops like a fierce tiger with wings.
Zhuge LiangRead
On a film set, there are runners who are 19, it's their first job, but to me they're as important as anybody else because if they don't do their job then nobody else can. So I don't think anybody should be treated disrespectfully or as if they're of a lower status.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every role on a film set is vital, regardless of experience or status.
In this quote, Jim Carter emphasizes the importance of every individual's contribution within a team, particularly in the context of a film set. He argues that even those in entry-level positions, such as runners, play crucial roles in ensuring the success of the entire production, and therefore deserve respect and recognition just like more senior members. This asserts a principle of equality and respect for all contributions, highlighting that every team member is essential to the functioning of the whole.
Themes
RespectTeamworkLeadershipRolesFilm
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film industry award ceremony to emphasize teamwork.
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