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
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
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
It is a juggling act and I have been in it for 12 years now, which is about 11 years longer than I thought I would be, and then the priority there is thinking how can I stay somewhat irrelevant so that you can continue to survive and can continue to work and put yourself in a position to get to do the work you are truly passionate about. Edward Burns actcontinueirrelevant share on social
But the longer I'm in the business, you see a lot of times these screenplays have been rewritten 5 times and you're not really offending an author. Edward Burns authorbusinesslong Change image and share on social
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