--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I, of course, wanted to do something with…" description: "\"I, of course, wanted to do something with Drew Barrymore. Please. So we were reading scripts back and forth and then we found this script, Fever Pitch...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e7/jimmy-fallon-656_fever_i-of-course-wanted-to-do-something-with_610049.jpg" --- # I, of course, wanted to do something with Drew Barrymore… ![“I, of course, wanted to do something with Drew Barrymore. Please. So we were reading scripts back and forth and then we found this script, Fever Pitch.” quote by Jimmy Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e7/jimmy-fallon-656_fever_i-of-course-wanted-to-do-something-with_610049.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e7/jimmy-fallon-656_fever_i-of-course-wanted-to-do-something-with_610049.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5e7/jimmy-fallon-656_fever_i-of-course-wanted-to-do-something-with_610049.jpg) > “I, of course, wanted to do something with Drew Barrymore. Please. So we were reading scripts back and forth and then we found this script, Fever Pitch.” [Jimmy Fallon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jimmy-fallon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He wanted to collaborate with Drew Barrymore and discovered the script Fever Pitch during their script exchange. **In simple terms:** He sought a project with Drew Barrymore and found Fever Pitch. Key Takeaway Pursue collaborations and stay open to unexpected finds. Themes collaboration film networking Mood enthusiastic hopeful Type motivational inspirational When to use this quote - script reading - film development - partner scouting - creative brainstorming Key Concepts screenwriting creative partnership Questions to Reflect On - How do you identify a script that fits a potential partnership? - What factors make a collaboration work? 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