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 dont work weekends. Weekends are for my kids. And I have dinner at home every night when Im not physically directing a movie - I get home by six. I put the kids to bed and tell them stories and take them to school the next morning. I work basically from 9.30 to 5.30 and Im strict about that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of dedicating weekends to family time, particularly with children.
Steven Spielberg highlights the significance of balancing work and family life. He expresses a commitment to spending quality time with his children during weekends and maintains a structured work schedule to prioritize his family, demonstrating that professional success should not come at the expense of personal relationships.
Themes
FamilyWork-Life BalanceParentingQuality Time
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about work-life balance, I might quote Spielberg to emphasize prioritizing family.
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