Quote by Tommy Lee Jones

I don't direct movies for a living.

I don't direct movies for a living.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's profession is not directing movies. It emphasizes that directing movies is not the primary source of their income or the main focus of their career. The statement implies that the speaker has a different profession or vocation in life.

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By Tommy Lee Jones

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