honeyjes wrote:I think as you grow older priorities change, and what you want out of life changes too. The mere fact that you wake up and are alive to see today is success in my book.
We can often lose sight of what is important if we stay on the treadmill of chasing trophies, accolades, adoration, and affirmation from others and not taking time to breathe, savour, appreciate and enjoy what we already have.
Looking over your shoulder and worrying about what he/she has or is doing gives you a stiff neck and additional insecurities. We can’t control what others do, so live your life and let others live theirs. I think Mr Craig is living in the moment and enjoying what he has, and whatever he chooses to do next will please and disappoint some the same as what we do won’t be agreeable to all.
I agree with this. I would also add my opinion that the acting is more important to him than stardom. He loves the job he does insofar as it challenges and stretches him, and allows him to explore facets of characters in portraying their journey and development. Yes, he was worked very hard to be where he is. His name sells copy, sells tickets, whatever. But the power it really gives him should be to pick and choose the projects that really motivate and interest him - not to just continue on a treadmill for the sake of being a "leading man" while he's still handsome. If that was all it's about, it would surely leave him questioning the value of what he's achieved. But being able to make his own choices, to invest in projects that excite him, to work with people at the top of their game, while enjoying his marriage and family life... That would make all the hard work worthwhile.
Let's not forget that Daniel has experienced the breakdown of a marriage before, with all the guilt that brings when there's a child involved. I would suggest he doesn't want to risk that happening again. And audiences might have short memories, but they can also get fed up of seeing the same old faces. He will still bring in the crowds even if he only does one film a year! I hope he does more, but I don't want him to sacrifice his personal fulfilment to do it.
