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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I get that same queasy, nervous, thrilling feeling every time I go to work. That's never worn off since I was 12 years-old with my dad's 8-millimeter movie camera.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the passion and excitement that persists in one's work, reminiscent of early influences.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg expresses a continuous sense of excitement and nervousness associated with his work, a feeling he has cherished since childhood. The mention of his father's 8-millimeter camera highlights the origins of his passion for filmmaking, suggesting that the thrill of creation is timeless and enduring.
Themes
ExcitementPassionCreativityWorkFilmmaking
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a film workshop to inspire young filmmakers.
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