I am never quite sure whether I am one of the cinema's elder statesmen or just the oldest whore on the beat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions their status in cinema with self-deprecation.
- In plain terms
- I wonder if I'm respected or just old in the industry.
- What can you take from it?
- Status in art can feel ambiguous or undervalued.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you see your role?
- What defines your standing?
Another view
Not all elders feel undervalued or cynical.
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