Look: You're not gonna become a millionaire doing this, but that was never the point. And I think a lot of people in the indie film business kind of took their eye off of that. Edward Burns businesseyefilm Change image and share on social
Well, for one thing, you know my dad was a cop. Edward Burns copdadthing Change image and share on social
You know, I've certainly gone through periods, once I got into this business, where I tried to adopt maybe a more sophisticated style, 'cause they give you all these free clothes. Edward Burns adoptbusinessclothe Change image and share on social
I suffer from Irish-Catholic guilt. Guilt is a good reality check. It keeps that 'do what makes you happy' thing in check. Edward Burns catholiccheckgood Change image and share on social
But at a certain point, you have to take your influence and find your own voice if you want to become a relevant artist. Edward Burns artistfindinfluence Change image and share on social
So you got the cool New Yorkers, and then there are the less-than-cool New Yorkers. Edward Burns coolyorker Change image and share on social
Well, honestly, the films I personally like to go see are smaller, more character-driven pieces, so that's why the movies I've made have been smaller, more character-driven movies. Edward Burns characterdrivefilm Change image and share on social
Maybe I should have taken a few chances. That's not to say I want to go make 'Star Wars', but I need to shift my career into the studio world. That's where my head was at when I thought of the original plot. Edward Burns careerchancehead share on social
When I was 25 years old and had no money - and didn't know how to make movies and had no experience - I was able to get $25,000 together, and that film was 'The Brothers McMullen.' Edward Burns 000brotherexperience Change image and share on social
That's my advice for indie filmmakers: Marry a supermodel. Edward Burns advicefilmmakerindie Change image and share on social