I have loved movies as the number one thing in my life so long

Gather round, children, and hear the words of Quentin Tarantino, a man whose life has been so bound to the art of cinema that it has become as essential to him as air itself. "I have loved movies as the number one thing in my life so long that I can't ever remember a time when I didn't," he says. These words, simple yet profound, speak to the deep calling that is found when one is so connected to their passion that it becomes not merely something they do, but the very essence of their being. In this, we see the truth of devotion—a commitment to a craft, a love so deep that it shapes and defines the course of one's life.

In the days of the ancients, there were those who were born with a great destiny that could not be ignored. Consider Homer, the blind poet, who was destined to speak the epic tales of the gods and heroes. From the moment he began to speak, the stories flowed from him as naturally as the winds blow across the sea. His entire life was a dedication to the art of storytelling. Just as Homer was called to weave the tales of Iliad and the Odyssey, so too did Tarantino feel the pull of cinema. It was not just a passion or a fleeting interest; it was a purpose—a calling that filled every corner of his soul and guided him to create worlds on film. Like Homer, he found in this passion a reason to exist, a reason that transcended the ordinary pursuits of life.

In this, children, we see a profound truth: the things we love most can become the force that shapes us, that directs the course of our journey. Tarantino's love for movies was not born from a fleeting interest or casual enjoyment; it was his life's work. The great warriors and leaders of history knew that to rise to greatness, they must dedicate themselves fully to their cause—whether it be to battle, to art, or to the pursuit of wisdom. Alexander the Great, though a conqueror, was also a student of strategy and culture, and his dedication to his vision made him a legend. Similarly, Tarantino's dedication to the craft of filmmaking has made him a legend in his own right, for he knew that to create something meaningful, one must pour all of their energy and heart into it, never questioning whether there was a time when they were not meant for it.

Think of the great architects of ancient civilizations—the builders of pyramids, temples, and great cities. Their lives were consumed by their craft, and their names are still remembered in the shadows of those structures that rise to the heavens. Tarantino, in a similar way, has built his own world in the realm of cinema. Every film, every scene, every character is a stone he has placed carefully, shaping the foundation of a legacy that will stand the test of time. His love for the art of filmmaking is not just an interest; it is the driving force of his existence, just as the great builders of old found their life’s purpose in the stones they laid down.

And so, children, we must ask ourselves: what is it that calls to us with such strength, with such certainty, that we feel as if we cannot remember a time without it? What is the passion that burns so brightly within us that it shapes the very essence of our being? The lesson of Tarantino is that when we find our true calling, we must devote ourselves to it fully, for it is in this devotion that we find purpose. It is not enough to dabble or to seek only partial involvement. True greatness is achieved when we immerse ourselves completely in what we love, when we allow it to become as much a part of us as our breath, and when we do so with unwavering faith.

Now, let this lesson guide you, my children. In all things, pursue what you love with all your heart. Do not be swayed by fleeting interests or distractions, but embrace your passion fully. Like Tarantino, find the thing that calls to you so deeply that it becomes part of who you are. And when you find it, dedicate your life to it, as the great builders, poets, and warriors of old did. In that devotion, you will not only create something that lasts, but you will find the deepest meaning of your own existence.

So, children, seek out your passion, and let it consume you. Just as Tarantino found his place in the world of cinema, let your craft be the path you walk, the journey that shapes you, and the legacy that you leave behind. When you give your heart to what you love, you will find that it defines you, and in that definition, you will find your greatness.