Quote by Jessica Lange

I could be making a lot more money now if I had chosen a different kind of movie, but none of that matters to me... I've done the parts I wanted to do.

I could be making a lot more money now if I had chosen a dif

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker prioritizes personal satisfaction over financial gain. They acknowledge that they might have earned more money by choosing different film roles, but emphasize that their ultimate motivation was pursuing the projects that genuinely interested and fulfilled them. Monetary success holds little significance compared to the sense of fulfillment achieved from taking on roles they were passionate about. This quote reflects the speaker's contentment with their choices, placing more value on personal happiness and artistic integrity than on material wealth.

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By Jessica Lange

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