The speaker recalls an incident from his youth when he was discussing films with Stanley Kaufman, a critic who supported the French auteur theory, and recalls a sentence from Andrew Sarris.
The speaker humbly asked Quincy Jones to mentor him, despite already being a successful artist himself. They became close and had conversations about art and life, with the speaker in awe of Quincy's mastery of film and music.
The speaker discusses how they view their legacy and how it is important to continue sharing thoughts and personality with loved ones even after death.
Adam Sandler talks about meeting Philip Seymour Hoffman during auditions and his incredible talent as an actor.
The host reflects on vintage movie stars who made an appearance on his show during his time on the Tonight Show.