Hitchcock's Definition of Happiness
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- Interviewer:
Mr. Hitchcock, what is your definition of happiness?
Alfred Hitchcock:
A clear horizon - nothing to worry about on your plate, only things that are creative and not destructive and that's withing yourself. Within me I can’t bear quarreling, I can’t bear feelings between people. I think hatred is wasted energy and it’s all non-productive. I’m very sensitive. A sharp word, said by a person who has a temper, if they’re close to me, hurts me for days. I know we’re only human, we do go in for these various emotions, call them negative emotions but when all these are removed and you can look forward, and the road is clear ahead, and now you’re going to create something. I think that’s as happy as I would ever want to be.”
This is an excerpt from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's interview 'A Talk with Alfred Hitchcock.' This 1964 interview of Hitchcock was part of the CBC television series Telescope with host-director Fletcher Markle. 'A Talk with Alfred Hitchcock.'
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That explains why actors who were directed by Hitchcock said
if anyone began bickering on the set for any reason suddenly
they'd turn around and Hitchcock would be gone. He had zero
tolerance for bad vibes- a great quality for a human to have.
I can't believe the word "vibes" was used unironically 8 years ago
@@Omar26011 ikr internet influences
His eyes sparkle as he makes his point.
That sparkle was a demon
Debi Barrington 😂😂😂😂
He was an amazing man, amazing director and one of my heroes. Strange to think he never saw a day past 1980.
Well I’m sure people who worked with him would disagree with you lol
Really wish they'd released a book called Hitchcock's dictionary. He really knows how to define words. This and his explanation of suspense are amazing
A clear horizon... NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT (on your plate),
only things that are CREATIVE and NOT DESTRUCTIVE…
I can’t bear quarreling, I can’t bear feelings between people (selfish based feelings)
I think HATRED IS WASTED ENERGY, non-productive.
I’m (a) very sensitive (individual) - a sharp word, said by a person, say, who has a (an out of control) temper, if they’re close to me, hurts me for days.
I know we’re only human, we do go in (we come into this planet) for these various emotions, (some) call them negative emotions...
but when they are ALL REMOVED and you can look forward, and the road is clear ahead, and now you are going to create something, that's as happy as I could ever be.
Translation: HAPPINESS WILL ONLY BE ACHIEVED BY THE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF THE FALSE SELF.
"Self-importance is man's greatest enemy'... from the book The Fire From Within by Carlos Castaneda
He was happy? Why? Because he was fulfilling his mission to produce fear and murder in the world in the 50s 60s
Please forward a copy of the book to Donald Trump immediately.
Debi Barrington
Where did he say he was happy? 😳
@@debibarrington8348 His mission was to entertain the majority of people by being creative. Did you not watch this at all or you are just bad at comprehension?
Debi Barrington if that is all that you get out of his films then I send my condolences
Mr. Hitchcock was a real thriller genius. I agree with his definition of happiness. Oh, why nowadays people don't have that accent and interviews don't have that class and simplicity.
TotallyMystery93 he was English that's why lol
Hitchcock looks very unhappy
No...he was just thinking about how he was going to thrill or scare you in his next film. He wasn't prone to smiling, though.
I wish I could be more like him.
I’m the type of person he’s talking about.
Hopefully I’ll grow up one day.
"A clear horizon" - he would fill in the rest.
What an elegant expression of his confidence in his own creativity.
Un horizonte despejado.
Tener sólo desvelos sobre asuntos creativos y no destructivos… el odio es energía malgastada.
Soy muy sensible, no puedo soportar las peleas. Una palabra áspera, dicha por una persona cercana, me persigue durante días. Sé que sólo somos humanos y no podemos evitar esas emociones negativas.
Pero cuando las preocupaciones se retiran, y puedes mirar hacia delante y el camino está libre y vas a crear algo: entonces eres tan feliz como un hombre puede llegar a se
this is on the beginning of 'made in stone' the stone roses film.the first time i heard it i fell in love with those inspiring words......wonderful
What wise words,i love this.
"Haterd is a wasted energy"
Alfred Hitchcock
When I first heard this comment many years ago - it made me WEEP. What a PHENOMENAL definition of happiness. I have carried it with me throughout my life.
What a genius!
You definitely made millions of people with good taste in movies happy, with your amazing films, because you were happy when you made them and your rode was obviously clear...
You will ALWAYS be remembered as the greatest! A director with most iconic movies in history, Kurosawa, Kubrick etc come close, but you were the one and only, and you will always be my inspiration and my number one.
R.I.P. Hitch.
yes!
How can murder and fear make millions of people happy by watching it? He produced fear out the ying yand under the guise of " just entertainment" which influened peoples minds and culture..it was dark energy ..nothing happy about it ..nothing about a slasher can bring joy to a soul
@@debibarrington8348 so wrong its embarrassing
The Clear Horizon
Hitchcock's manner of speaking was that of a man who knew people would always stop and listen to whatever he was saying. And he was basically right.
No need to rush when you know the podium is always yours to begin with.
David August anyone?
+Onise Okriashvili FUCK YEAH! August bring me here. A genius.
+Onise Okriashvili Who's David August? It's cool that people are using my clip.
+Levan Eliashvili That's crazy. I never thought anyone would even notice this clip.
you mean just emma ?
Oh yeah!
"Hatred is wasted energy"
He makes all the sense.
his is indeed the happiest you can ever be.
call them negative emotions, but when all these are removed and you can look forward and the road is clear ahead, and now you’re going to create something - I think that’s as happy as I’ll ever want to be.”
If you remove the audio it looks like two mob bosses having a conversation.
😂
That's the comment I was looking for
'...he wuz screamin' "Aww please don' kill me Vinny... _pleease!_ " an' I was jus' smashin' him in the head wit a breeze block an' blood and bits o' skull wuz flyin awl ovah...'
@@saxongreen78 hahaha wtf dude 😂
This is terrific, it really sums up why Hitchcock and his work is so great. For a guy some people think of as kinda dark and dour, namely with many of his most well known films being thriller and horror, its great to have him talking about what being happy is for him, and its being creative and making masterful films. I feel very much the same.
I think a lot of people, and artists in particular, can find a lot of value and truth in Hitchcock's definition of happiness, even if yours differs. I love his explanation and can easily jump on board with that definition.
BTW, anyone else find themselves wanting to speed up the clip in anticipation of his answer? His slow drawn out speaking style requires some disciplined patience. I keep wanting to finish his sentences for him. lol
Truly a great man... one of a kind! Thanks for posting this!
This message is so powerfull and simple that only when it is materialized can be fully understood
Alfred Hitchcock❤ was such a wise man, a "Clear horizon" nobody could have put that better 👌😀
AND the definition of an epic speech from an icon. Hope finding some treasures into next generations!
There is pure wisdom here. I look forward to sharing Mr. Hitchcock's words.
I love this. Perfect definition of happiness 💚
I think the interviewer was smirking because he was so happy listening to Hitchcock talk about happiness.
Genius.
I am going to be doing my first study of Hitchcock. I am suprised to hear him speak with such depth. I am looking forward to getting to know him
"Un horizonte claro, nada de que preocuparse sobre tu plato. Sólo las cosas que son creativas y no destructivas. Que están dentro de ti, y dentro de mí. No puedo desnudarme peleando, no puedo desnudar los sentimientos entre la gente. Creo que el odio es energía desperdiciada. Es totalmente improductivo. Soy muy sensible. Una palabra afilada dicha por decir, Una persona con temperamento, si es cercana a mí y dice una palabra afilada dicha por decir, me duele durante días.
The definition of 'happiness' bearing the comparison of a 'clear horizon' is wonderful. I agree that hate is 'wasted energy' and that is 'non-productive.' Wise definitions!
This is a great definition. Please note the correct spelling is "within me I can't bear (not bare) quarreling I can't bear feelings between people". Thanks.
Love this guy. He is my favorite director.
Yup, clearing the canvas so you can paint.
These words can make anybody a better person.
'Happiness', as we're considering the notion in this context, is more or less a delusion. It's a temporary, fleeting status at best. The nature of life itself, on all levels, simply does not lend itself to a prolonged state of 'happiness'. There are always endless needs to address, issues to deal with, conflicts to resolve.
'Contentment' is the best people can realistically hope to achieve on an on-going basis. 'Happiness' will only ever come in spurts, like nice weather.
Wish everyone had that definition in their minds
Amazing! I was brought here by 'That Advert' too, and it truly is an inspirational speech. I will be sharing this like mad! X
Heard part of this on an advert and thought it sound like Alan Watts (the guy who asked the question that is). This is great.
Proof that Hitchcock is the best mama jamma ever stood behind the camera
First time i heard this i thought it was Alan Watt
me too
Pure genius, one of the best artists of all time.
What a perfect way to put it, plus advice on how to get there.
If you upload the full interview you'll probably be the only one on TH-cam
Thank you! I really needed to see this!
Words to live by .
A clear horizon nothing to worry about on your plate, only things that are creative and not destructive… I can’t bear quarreling, I can’t bear feelings between people - I think hatred is wasted energy, and it’s all non-productive. I’m very sensitive - a sharp word, said by a person, say, who has a temper, if they’re close to me, hurts me for days. I know we’re only human, we do go in for these various emotions,
Wise words
Forget film school. This is all i need.
"can't stand, can't withstand, unable to tolerate"
^^ This. Hitchcock says: "...within me I can't BEAR quarreling." cannot be "BARE".
This man forgot more about making movies than most film makers today will ever know or learn in their entire careers. Happy 114th birthday, Mr. Hitchcock and thank you for you for Psycho, Strangers On a Train, Rear Window, The Birds and all the rest.
Like the great master Alfred himself, I should add! Nothing wrong with seeking attention, if there's the right intention motivating said seeking of course!
he is so right, so right
Very, good answer! & i agree!
Used at the start of the recent Stone Roses film 'Made of Stone'
I love it, i like this concept of life, a good example
Love this man!!!!
A wonderful statement.
man i couldnt agree more with this man
Bravo to you mr. hitchcock~!
woow, you can feel a carma of greatness surrounding him...
True Genius
I can't like this video enough
And this is only viewed 8831 times...
Sé que sólo somos humanos, que vamos buscando esas distintas emociones, las llamamos emociones negativas, pero cuando todo eso se elimina y puedes mirar hacia adelante y el camino está libre hacia proa, ahora tú estás creando algo. Creo que se es tan feliz como quieras serlo".
We are what we think that's why he made legacy.
a beautiful statement
Thank you
AmazingPhil is my definition of HAPPINESS
A clear horizon... with a cropduster in the distance
Such wisdom!
Do you have any idea who the interviewer is or what the programme was at all?
This made my day.
Thanks!
Wonderful insight.
An interesting view on finding happiness. he was probably an agnostic, ... but a genius in his field, no doubt of it.
WOW...!
AmazingPhil ♥
Love this video. My company is Happy First and that's what I do-spread the concept of happiness. Find your passion and pursue it. I believe that when we are pursuing our passion, we are the most happy. I shared it on my facebook page. And I agree with the comment, it is not about pursuing material possessions, it is creating!
Alfred wouldn't have liked Twitter. Mostly unproductive hatred and quarreling on there.
AMAZINGPHIL!!!
Boy I relate to this .....
Now this is something I can agree with 100%:)
Great mind
Isn't he lovely. 😄
Play the video at 1.25 playback speed.
I'd just like to point out a small error in the video description, "bare" should be spelled as "bear". It's a very common mistake as people will think of the animal but I assure you the correct spelling is bear. Bare has no other meaning than naked. Otherwise, a brilliant video about one of the wisest people there's ever existed.
well said
genius definition
when you define a state of mind such as happiness you put a boundary around it creating limitation, and where there is limitation there is confinement which leads to struggle, conflict, misery, and violence therefore happiness cannot be defined
It was his definition. Yours could be totally different.
I wish I could talk like him. Like, just for one sentence. It'd be fuckin awesome.
Phil Lester favorited this... so here I am
@generosos87 don't be ridiculous. I didn't say it had ANYTHING to do with his genius in film-making. read my post for yourself. Woody Allen is also a genius at what he does, ... but he's also an agnostic and/or atheist.
@Gunnerss09 Hm, I see your point! But then again, it is all relative or subjective, like you said.... so when the interviewer asked him, "What is YOUR definition of happiness?" Hitchcock had the right to answer as he pleased. It's all opinions and certain preferences, but your commentary was very eloquently said!! :)
Just think if we didn't spend so much time in the negative, how much more we can create in our lifetime. The world would expand.There are only two aspects to life: either you are creating or you're living in fear.
Lynn Fabia, author of The Martial Art of Life, The Art of Intentional Living.
Learn contentment and you will be happy. This guy gave a good answer, but I didn't see him smile a single time.
WOW!
If only this were possible and real....
@subaroff ...but when all these are removed and you can look forward and the road is clear ahead and now you're going to create something. I think that's as happy as I would ever want to be."