A small white and blue toy house on a dark rock in front of a painted turquoise sea and peach sky.

Original artwork, not a still

George

Sam, if you were a house, this is where you would want to be built. On a rock, over-looking the sea.

— Life as a House · 2001

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What it means

Our interpretation.

An affectionate compliment built on a playful conceit: if Sam were a house, this spot is where Sam would want to stand. A solid rock and an open view of the sea suggest steadiness, shelter and a chance to look far out.

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