Spring 2024

mean to do that?” and then you see some and say, “Okay, it was better than I thought.” CM: What is it about the Carmel area that means so much to you? Eastwood: When I was in the Army, I was sta- tioned nearby at Fort Ord, and I would come into downtown Carmel. I had my first legal beer at Mission Ranch, but more than that, I always felt it was a place I’d like to come back to, a place to call home. I love the people here. I love the golf. I love the coastline. I love the weather. I love that I am close to Los Angeles and San Francisco. It was the perfect place for me. CM: What would you say are the most important keys to having a rewarding life? Eastwood: Do what you want to do, and don’t listen to the noise. CM: Your advice to a filmmaker? 106 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 4 Photo: Allstar Picture Library Limited /Alamy Stock Photo (Above) Eastwood in “Pale Rider,” 1985. He played “Preacher,” who protects gold miners from attack. (Below) Eastwood during the making of “Million Dollar Baby,” 2004. The film won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor. Photo: Cinematic /Alamy Stock Photo “I think he had an immense impact on how I see film and cinema and the desire to tell stor ies . He comes from the school of thought: Just do anything, it doesn’t matter what you do, just be good at it. Hone your craft, whatever that is… In my opinion, that’s a really good piece of advice to young people ever ywhere.” —Scott Eastwood