I don't watch my own films very often. I become so jittery and ready to cry... and miserable. I think it's awful.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author admits to feeling miserable and emotional when watching his own films.
- In plain terms
- Watching his own work makes him sad and anxious.
- What can you take from it?
- Creators often have a difficult emotional relationship with their work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel pride or pain with your work?
- How does distance affect your view of your art?
Another view
Not all creators feel this way about their work.
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