In class we are now reading Michael Ondaatje's The Conversations. It is written in the style of an interview between Ondaatje and film editor, Walter Murch. I like the informal style of the book which makes it easy and fun to read. The reader can get a concept of what Murch is really thinking and some random trivia about certain movies that one might not now.
Before reading this book, I had no idea how much behind the scenes work went in to making a movie. It is fascinating how a movie all comes together in the editing room.
I could tell that Murch is very passionate about what he does for a living. One thing that really struck me was when he said, "As I've gone through life, I've found that your chances for happiness are increased if you wind up doing something that is a reflection of what you loved most when you were somewhere between nine and eleven years old."
Murch's quote reminds me of how my dad always tells me to do what I love and then I will never have to work another day in my life. To do something that you love and enjoy will help to make you happy and will make you better at the job too, because you enjoy what you are doing. When you are eleven or twelve you can find something that you are passionate about and enjoy it without worrying about how it's going to pay the bills.
Maybe more people should start searching for their inner child and finding their true passion. The world might be a happier place.
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