Stacey Snider Quotations

The only way the gender divide affected me was the social things the younger guy executives could do with their bosses. I don't know what went on in the clubs, because I didn't go. I made sure my work was stellar, and that compensated for whatever social time we weren't spending together.

Munich. If you're on either side in an extremist way on the issue of the source of the Middle East conflict, you're not going to just be upset, you're going to be really upset. Is that the reason not to make it? That was the gist of all of our conversations.

I anticipated it would be long, but not this long.

I look forward to working closely with the DreamWorks and Paramount team.

I have always felt that my career was not going to be a straight shot up, but more of a kind of rolling wave, so that I could raise my children. So I got pregnant when I was the head of production at a studio, and I became chairperson at a bigger studio when I was pregnant with my second daughter. You just do it!

We welcome Jon to Universal to build with Donna the kind of dynamic partnership that will give our slate even greater dimension and stability. Jon brings with him great energy, taste and experience. I am certain that, working together, he and Donna will enable Universal to retain its prominence as a top creative home for filmmakers and talent.

You can't do everything, at the same time, always, and forever. But if you look at your life and your career as a long, winding river, you can get to your destination.

You have to have a strong idea for a hit movie, a strong core idea that resonates emotionally. It also has to technically achieve its goal - it's got to be well-written, well-paced, and interestingly told.

Be serious. You've got to do the job you were hired to do well, but there's always more you can do. When I was an assistant, I would say to myself, 'You may not be an executive, but act like one.' I would volunteer for any creative assignment - read scripts, do 'coverage,' write notes.

There's always been something to replace it that's groovier. Portable, wireless devices are pretty irresistible.

One day I was asked to pick up $50,000 worth of gold chains for Mr. T. For real!

You need to be grounded internally and excited about the world around you. If I were out of touch, it would be hard for me to know why Michael Cera is so cool.

This is fundamentally true of the media business, the rigmarole you go through while trying to make 25 movies while not seeing your kids.

This is an emotional beginning and ending for me. I've had a long and fulfilling career at Universal as it's been my home for over nine years. I wish only the very best for all of my many friends there.

This is an emotional beginning and ending for me.

For 'Fright Night,' we really want to convey the fun attitude of the movie and show the intensity of Colin Farrell as a predator. He's not a brooding vampire - he's dark and dangerous.

It's been a great two years. There's a great respect, and it's been creatively rewarding. It's amazing when you're down there to see the talent, dedication and resources.

I had a passion to not be a secretary forever. I was mindful of the customary career trajectory, and I knew I had to do something remarkable.

If you can find somebody as talented as Joss who also brings with him a fan base, that's something you look long and hard at. We took a chance. There's no net.

Get a hobby. Maintain your friendships. Hang out with other people.

I couldnt be more pleased, or proud, to continue our relationship with Peter and Fran on this film. There are no filmmakers who better understand the delicate balance between technology and drama, and how the best use of todays astonishing digital tools is in the service of not only spectacle but also a solid story. We are confident that the HALO feature film can be most fully realized under the creative direction of Peter, Fran and Weta.

One day I was asked to pick up $50,000 worth of gold chains for Mr. T. For real!

Don't be limited by your job description.

I - and I bet all the panelists here - truly believe that movies really can change the world.

I'm still confounded by how few female directors there are. I don't get it.

The bulk of my calls are from agents who are letting you know about material that's coming your way.

What is compelling with 'War Horse' is the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring craftsmanship in this movie.