The day after a significant announcement, the auditorium filled with 2,600 attendees. Steve Jobs, dressed in a blue blazer and a bow tie, felt an immense pressure as he prepared to take the stage. He confided in John Sculley, expressing that this moment was the most pivotal of his life and admitting his nerves. Jobs felt that Sculley was the only one who understood the gravity of the situation for him.
Sculley offered a supportive gesture by taking Jobs' hand and wishing him good luck, highlighting their bond and the weight of the event. This moment exemplifies the blend of anxiety and determination that Jobs experienced as he faced both the audience and the expectations placed upon him.