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George Lucas, A Life

Brian J. Jones
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I read the biography of George Lucas, which is remarkable. It's by Brian J. Jones. It's called George Lucas, a life. What's remarkable about that is how much struggle everyone has.

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This was an excerpt from the book I'm going to talk to you about today, which is George Lucas, a life. And it was written by Brian J. Jones. Brian J. Jones writes excellent biographies.

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The podcast discusses the biography of George Lucas, which the speaker has been rereading and diving deep into, highlighting the connection between Lucas and Spielberg.

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The excerpt mentions a quote from George Lucas's biography and recommends it for founders to read, highlighting his financial strategies and attitude.

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The speaker mentions this biography of George Lucas, stating it's an excellent book that they need to reread.

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This biography explores the life of George Lucas, and the speaker draws a parallel between Lucas's view of himself as a craftsman and Nolan's similar perspective.

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The speaker mentions a quote from George Lucas's biography that resonates with the theme of self and moving forward despite struggles.

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The biography of George Lucas includes insights on investing in oneself and the importance of saving versus investing.

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The excerpt mentions the George Lucas biography in relation to Steve Jobs and Pixar.

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One of my favorite books that I've ever read for the podcast, I think it's episode number 35. It's George Lucas's biography.

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It reminds me of something I learned when I read George Lucas's biography.

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The podcast mentions a biography of George Lucas, which is one of the favorite books of the speaker.

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There's a quote from George Lucas's biography that's fantastic. He says some of the bravest and most reckless acts that we did were not aesthetic, but financial.

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The author mentions this biography as one of his favorites and highlights its quality.

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The podcast discusses the biography of George Lucas, highlighting his vision and innovations in the film industry.

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: George Lucas's entrepreneurial vision
For: Entrepreneurs and film industry enthusiasts
Key quote: He is the Thomas Edison of the modern film industry.
The host mentions 'George Lucas, A Life' to highlight the innovative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset of George Lucas, which is often underappreciated in the film industry. The book provides valuable insights into Lucas's approach to filmmaking and business, making it a worthwhile read for those interested in entrepreneurship.