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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Making a movie where the central character is a horse was a challenge. Because I'm scared of riding. I was thrown as a kid. One of my daughters is a competitive jumper, we live with horses, we have stables on our property. But I don't ride. I observe, and I worry.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects Spielberg's fear of riding despite his close relationship with horses, highlighting the contrast between fear and creativity.
Steven Spielberg expresses the challenge of creating a film centered on a horse, acknowledging his fear of riding stemming from a childhood incident. Despite living in proximity to horses and having a daughter who competes in jumping, his role is limited to observation and concern, showing that personal apprehensions can coexist with professional endeavors.
Themes
FearHorsesObservationCreativityArt
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a discussion about overcoming fears in creative endeavors.
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