Quote by Peter Guber

Nothing drew me to the film business. I was propelled by the fear and anxiety of Vietnam. I had been drafted into the Marines. My brother was already serving in Vietnam. I bought, if you will, a stay of execution - both literally and figuratively - and went on to graduate school of business from the law school that I was attending.

Nothing drew me to the film business. I was propelled by the

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's motivation to enter the film business. The fear and anxiety caused by the looming Vietnam War draft propelled them to find a way out. By putting off their military service and opting for graduate school, the individual essentially bought themselves a reprieve from potential combat involvement. Their decision to pursue a business degree rather than law school was influenced by their desire to avoid the immediacy and gravity of military service and its consequences.

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Fear

By Peter Guber

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