CLEAN : Steven Spielberg walks E.T. 40th anniversary red carpet

The transcript discusses the speaker's initial impressions of a script and their belief in its potential impact on the world. It highlights the speaker's motivation to join the project despite personal doubts about its benefits. The speaker admires Steven Spielberg's childlike enthusiasm and skill in directing children, comparing it to timeless stories like Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz. The transcript concludes by emphasizing the enduring themes of love and friendship, which are central to Spielberg's work, and the powerful collaboration with John Williams.

What was the speaker's initial thought about the script they read?

• It would be a personal success.

• It would have a global impact.

• It was too complex to understand.

• It was not worth pursuing.

How does the speaker describe Steven Spielberg's approach to directing?

• Childlike and enthusiastic

• Strict and disciplined

• Indifferent and detached

• Overly technical

What skill does Spielberg demonstrate when working with children?

• Teaching them complex techniques

• Keeping them focused and fresh

• Making them follow strict scripts

• Ignoring their input

Which classic stories are mentioned as having a similar impact to Spielberg's work?

• The Little Mermaid and Aladdin

• Peter Pan and The Wizard of Oz

• Beauty and the Beast and Snow White

• Alice in Wonderland and Cinderella

What is attributed to the success of Spielberg's storytelling?

• His collaboration with John Williams

• His use of advanced technology

• His preference for historical themes

• His focus on action scenes