Quote by Jean Claude Van Damme

Life is short. I'm 47 years old. I've got 10 years to go where I can be the best I can be. I want those 10 years to be precious, not like before, cranking two or three movies a year. I've made a ton of movies in my life, but so what?

Life is short. I'm 47 years old. I've got 10 years to go whe

Summary

In this quote, the speaker emphasizes the brevity of life and their realization that time is running out. They describe being 47 years old and having approximately 10 years left where they strive to achieve their personal best. The speaker expresses their desire for these remaining years to be valuable and meaningful, unlike before when they were focused on quantity rather than quality. They reflect on their extensive filmography, acknowledging that the number of movies they have made holds little significance in the grand scheme of things.

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By Jean Claude Van Damme

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