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“When accepting the American Film Institute Life Achievement award: I beg permission to mention by name only four people who have given me the most affection, appreciation, and encouragement, and constant collaboration. The first of the four is a film editor, the second is a scriptwriter, the third…” quote by Alfred Hitchcock
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“When accepting the American Film Institute Life Achievement award: I beg permission to mention by name only four people who have given me the most affection, appreciation, and encouragement, and constant collaboration. The first of the four is a film editor, the second is a scriptwriter, the third is the mother of my daughter Pat (Patricia Hitchcock), and the fourth is as fine a cook as ever performed miracles in a domestic kitchen. And their names are Alma Reville.”

Alfred Hitchcock

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Four key collaborators—editor, scriptwriter, mother, and cook—provided essential support and affection in his life.

In simple terms: Four close collaborators gave love and support.

Key Takeaway

Value and recognize supportive relationships.

Themes

collaboration family gratitude

Mood

grateful reflective

Type

personal professional

When to use this quote

  • film production
  • family dynamics
  • culinary arts

Key Concepts

film studies personal relationships

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who are your four essential supporters?
  • How do they influence your work?
A Different Perspective

Support can be overlooked in professional narratives.

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