When the last shot on Martha's Vineyard was slated to be filmed, Spielberg heard a rumor that the crew was planning to toss him off the side of the boat to celebrate. "He dressed in his best leather and suede outfit, hoping that it would serve as a deterrent," Gottlieb writes. Then he planned his escape. "He made sure to set up the shot with the cameraman the night before, so he wouldn't have to be present for the morning setup and light," according to Gottlieb. "When the shot was finally ready, after lunch, Steven came out to the boat... Steven checked the shot through the lens, saw that it was good, and walked quietly around the deck whispering goodbyes to the New York crew (the Hollywood contingent would be reconvening in L.A. in three weeks to finish the picture). This done, Steven sprinted to the side, jumped into a waiting boat, and sped to the shore, where the car sped him to the ferry, which was scheduled to leave within minutes after they got there... From the speedboat pulling away from the set, Steven shouted, 'I shall NOT RETURN!'"
