A literary journal is intended to connect writer with reader; the role of the editor is to mediate.
Now so many really good groups who have had a first major hit can't get a deal for a second one.
It all felt like a terribly long time. It would have meant that I had to make five movies in five years and if you don't like the movies, too bad. I guess I just wanted my freedom, and I think my life has been incredibly enhanced as a result.