Bigs Quote by Irvin Kershner
“After 'The Empire Strikes Back,' I got to make big films that I didn't care about, 'Never Say Never Again' and 'RoboCop 2,' and then I got too old.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995 DVD commentary, Irvin Kershner
He reflects on losing creative passion after early successes, leading to less meaningful projects and feeling aging.
In simple terms: He made big movies he didn't care about as he aged.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful work over fame.
Themes
creativity
career
aging
artistic integrity
disillusionment
Mood
reflective
melancholic
cautious
Type
personal
career
cautionary
When to use this quote
- directing
- selecting scripts
- career planning
- self‑assessment
Key Concepts
film industry
creative burnout
legacy
personal fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you chase prestige or purpose?
- How can you stay authentic over time?
A Different Perspective
Success can mask declining passion and lead to regret.
![“Seventeen years after its intial release, The Empire Strikes Back is still as thrilling and involving as ever. Because of the high quality of the original product, it doesn't show a hint of dating. Neither [Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope nor Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi] were able to…” quote by James Berardinelli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea0/james-berardinelli-18367_able_seventeen-years-after-its-intial-release_477730.jpg)
![“The only regret I have in my career, is my managers wanted a big payday, and I wanted four or five more fights before going in with [Larry] Holmes. That would have made all the difference.” quote by Gerry Cooney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d63/gerry-cooney-20863_bigs_the-only-regret-i-have-in-my-career-is-m_1534.jpg)
