I'm in control of my life, not anyone in Hollywood. I only do this because I'm having fun. The day I stop having fun, I'll just walk away. I wasn't going to have fun doing a teen movie again. I don't want to do this for the rest of my life. I don't. I don't even want to spend the rest of my youth doing this in this industry. There's so much more I want to discover.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ledger asserts his autonomy in choosing roles based on fun and curiosity rather than industry pressure.
- In plain terms
- He controls his career and quits if work stops being fun.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoyment is a valid metric for career satisfaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you walk away?
- Is fun a valid career metric?
Another view
Sustaining a career solely on fun is financially risky.
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