“Spielberg may have intended 'Schindler's List' as the opposite of ente...” — Stephen J. Dubner Quote

Spielberg may have intended 'Schindler's List' as the opposite of entertainment, but the film grossed $321 million and engaged audiences as only entertainment can, coaxing them to cry and shudder, leaving their hearts more heavy than broken.

We've been conditioned to think that quitting is a failure, a form of failure. How do we know that that's true?

What would you rather do? Fix a small problem well or answer a small problem well or flail around at the big ones and pay a lot of lip service?

I grew up in - I personally grew up in a gun culture. I grew up in upstate New York where most families had guns for hunting, target practice, whatever. The vast majority of people I knew never used their guns for any crime.

The role of an orchestra in the 21st century isn't just playing, it's about developing future audiences and performers.

I believe that films are meant for entertainment, but in that process, you have the possibility to think about what kind of entertainment you're giving to audiences.

I've always seen movies in English with Spanish subtitles. For audiences around the world, the language is less important than if it's a good film.

Horror audiences don't need to see some TV actor they're familiar with.

I want people to listen to my music and everyone to feel included, and I think it's kind of working because all my audiences are always so colorful.