Bigs Quote by Brent Spiner
![“We got to be really good friends [Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau]. It was just thrilling, every day. Every single day. I had a big couple of musical numbers in [Out to Sea], and I remember doing one of them and shooting it from beginning to end.” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/618/brent-spiner-2999_bigs_we-got-to-be-really-good-friends-jack-le_1380131.jpg)
“We got to be really good friends [Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau]. It was just thrilling, every day. Every single day. I had a big couple of musical numbers in [Out to Sea], and I remember doing one of them and shooting it from beginning to end.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hollywood Reporter, 1998
Strong friendships among collaborators create exhilarating daily experiences and inspire creative work.
In simple terms: Good friends make work exciting.
Key Takeaway
Foster genuine relationships at work.
Themes
friendship
collaboration
joy
Mood
warm
enthusiastic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film sets
- theatre productions
- musical performances
- daily work life
Key Concepts
team dynamics
creative synergy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain professionalism?
- What benefits arise from close collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Friendship can blur professional boundaries.
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