Looking back, I realize that I was very fortunate to have parents who supported my creative endeavors, however mediocre they may have been. I also appreciate that I worked for a long time at an ad agency where management (for the most part) fostered a culture that allowed us the freedom to fail.
Creativity needs room and time and encouragement to grow, and kids need to know creative activities are not a waste of time. That's why so many people including myself credit Michael Giacchino, composer of the original score to the film Up, with delivering a most memorable and meaningful acceptance speech at the Academy Awards presentation last night...
“When I was 9, I asked my dad, ‘Can I have your movie camera? That old, wind up 8 millimeter camera that was in your drawer?’ And he goes, ‘sure, take it.’ And I started making movies with it, and I started being as creative as I could. And never once in my life did my parents ever say, ‘What you’re doing is a waste of time.’ Never. And I grew up; I had teachers, I had colleagues, I had people that I worked with all through my life who were always telling me, ‘What you’re doing is not a waste of time.’ So that was normal to me, that it was OK to do that. I know there are kids out there who don’t have that support system. So if you’re out there and you’re listening, listen to me: If you want to be creative, get out there and do it; it’s not a waste of time. Do it.”
Well said, Mr. Giacchino. Well said.
Best. Acceptance. Speech. Ever.
Here's part of the beautiful piece of music for which he won the Oscar, one that should leave you smiling...
Carl and ellie "UP"
I've seen this movie for so many times now because its my daughter's favorite movie. :)
HD feature of this movie amazed me as an adult.
thanks for the video
Posted by: Nollywood | 03 April 2010 at 02:50 AM