Also, they don't understand - writing is language. The use of language. The language to create image, the language to create drama. It requires a skill of learning how to use language.
I've always been able to survive by writing, though.
I mean, the old film critics just excoriated me.
Films are always pretentious. There's nothing more pretentious than a filmmaker.
I hardly said a word to my wife until I said 'yes' to divorce.
Most artists think they're frauds anyway.