Being a filmmaker is a lonely life.
Take it from me. I'm living proof. When you're a middle aged guy in your 40's, liberal, independent, weird in most people's eyes, and very set in your ways, it's pretty hard to be close to many people. Take it from me. It's a lonely life.
Here's an example: in my lifetime, I've had a full life. Been in the entertainment business for over 25 years. Won hundreds of awards as an artist, speaker, and entertainer. Lived all over the country. Lived my life my way, done what I want. And have entertained and taught people all over America.
And this pit stop....for now, is Las Vegas. Living life here right now, chipping away at my art, while making a living.
I love my life. But I will be honest. It's a lonely life. But to live a life like this, you have to be content with yourself, love yourself and put your goals, dreams and thoughts before everything. That isn't for everyone. I'm lucky. I'm one of the fortunate ones. I only have to worry about myself, and no one else. It may sound selfish. And when I die, there may not be many people around that even know I'm dead. But that's okay. I have to do and get done what I need to get done in this life. If if means being alone, then so be it. Sure, I'd love to meet someone I'd like to spend the rest of my life with. But I've been around for 44 years; and haven't met that kind of person yet. The older I get, the more set in my ways I get too....
It's great to have a life where you can do whatever you want; go where you want; live where you want; work where you want; film what you want; be healthy, and a vegan, liberal and independent in your way of living; but there are sacrifices. Working jobs with high turnovers. No financial security. No companion or social life. Living a life similar to a hermit. There are tradeoffs. But for me, it's worth it.
I love being independent, and living my life my way. I would'nt trade it for anything. Sure, I could have a great job and have worked it the last 25 years; be a Grandpa now, have nice material things, lived in one town my whole life, be fat and bald....but I prefer to be broke, independent, getting by, living life, doing my art, and opening people's eyes.
It makes it all worth it.
It's a lonely life....being a filmmaker....but it is a real life....really living life....
