Advent Quote by Michael Stuhlbarg
![“Along with reading as much as I could about Andy, several of the real folks came in besides Andy [Hertzfeld] - Joanna Hoffman and John Sculley and Steve Wozniak all came in and spoke with us - so we had the advent of being around the real people and feeling their spirit, in talking to them about…” quote by Michael Stuhlbarg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a1d/michael-stuhlbarg-12244_advent_along-with-reading-as-much-as-i-could-ab_3204663.jpg)
“Along with reading as much as I could about Andy, several of the real folks came in besides Andy [Hertzfeld] - Joanna Hoffman and John Sculley and Steve Wozniak all came in and spoke with us - so we had the advent of being around the real people and feeling their spirit, in talking to them about what Steve was like, what their relationship was like, and how they felt about each other.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast about Apple history, 2023
Seeing legendary tech figures in person deepens understanding of their character and influence.
In simple terms: Meeting icons reveals their humanity.
Key Takeaway
Seek direct interaction with mentors.
Themes
inspiration
history
humanity
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
anecdotal
motivational
When to use this quote
- Tech conferences
- company retrospectives
- educational tours
Key Concepts
Leadership
legacy
personal connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal contact change your perception of a legend?
- What qualities do you notice when you meet a role model?
A Different Perspective
Personal impressions may be biased and not fully representative.
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![“I had a great time working with Denis [Villeneuve] and the whole group. It was a very different kind of a part [in Story of Your Life] than I've played in a while. But I had great fun; and yes, it was really nice not to have to answer to anybody about that.” quote by Michael Stuhlbarg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/14d/michael-stuhlbarg-12244_answers_i-had-a-great-time-working-with-denis-vi_342066.jpg)
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