Study your craft and know who you are and what's special about you. Find out what everyone does on a film set, ask questions and listen. Make sure you live life, which means don't do things where you court celebrity, and give something positive back to our society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Master your craft, know yourself, avoid celebrity obsession, and give back.
- In plain terms
- Learn your job, be yourself, ignore fame, and help society.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on craft and character over fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your craft?
- How do you give back?
Another view
Avoiding celebrity can limit opportunities in some industries.
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