We find ourselves now in a far more fragile moment.
Our country, our city, our industry, are experiencing unprecedented disruption and uncertainty.
We should not forget.
Chris Meledandri on Saturday night at the PGA AwardsMichael Buckner
It was an early producing lesson for the young Meledandri that he would carry with him: Everybody matters.
Concluded Meledandri, As much as we might wish for it, no one is coming to save us.
As producers, we are entrepreneurs.
Steve Carell on Saturday nightMichael Buckner
We must keep adapting to find ways to thrive no matter what.
To do that, we have to disrupt our own norms.
The comfort we feel staring in the rearview mirror is only an illusion.
Why honor him and not you?
Why am I here saying nice things about Chris and not you?
Why do you think you deserve to be honored?
What makes you so special?
Why are you so bitter?
Where do you get off?
Asserted Carell, Chris Meledandri is getting honored tonight because hes better than you.
Carell credited himself as the star ofDespicable Me1-33, andMinions2,5,9 andHorton Hears a Who.
continued the Gru thespian.
Its no simple task.
Yes, he does deserve that applause.
Its something that Chris does effortlessly, but for you its a slog, said Carell.
The PGAs Selznick Award recognizes a producer for their outstanding body of work in motion pictures.
Meledandri is the second animation producer to receive the honor after John Lassiter.
