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I see my job as trying to entertain you, to be balanced in…

“I see my job as trying to entertain you, to be balanced in some way, and morally responsible. I don't want to glorify a killer. I don't want to glorify a rapist. I don't want to do those things, but on the other hand I don't want to lecture to you, either.” quote by Sydney Pollack
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“I see my job as trying to entertain you, to be balanced in some way, and morally responsible. I don't want to glorify a killer. I don't want to glorify a rapist. I don't want to do those things, but on the other hand I don't want to lecture to you, either.”

Sydney Pollack

About This Quote

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

He aims to entertain responsibly, avoiding glorification of violence or immorality while not preaching.

In simple terms: Entertain responsibly without moralizing.

Key Takeaway

Balance entertainment with ethical restraint.

Themes

ethics entertainment responsibility

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • filmmaking
  • stand-up comedy
  • public speaking
  • media production

Key Concepts

moral restraint audience engagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep entertainment ethical?
  • When is moral caution overkill?
A Different Perspective

Balancing art and morality can limit creative freedom.

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